Louisiana Rate Review Grants Award List
Cycle I Grant Application Summary
Louisiana Grantee: Louisiana Department of Insurance
Award Date: August 16, 2010
Award Amount: $1,000,000
- Pursue Additional Legislative Authority: Currently, Louisiana does not have the authority to deny premium increases. The State will seek new authority to review and approve all major medical health insurance premiums during the 2011 legislative cycle.
- Expand the Scope of the Review Process: New legislation could give the State review and approval authority for all major medical products.
- Improve the Review Process: Louisiana will conduct a retrospective study of health insurance premium filings and reviews to examine best practices and develop a comprehensive legislative proposal to review and approve major medical rates.
- Develop and Upgrade Technology: Louisiana will improve efficiency and capacity and establish a data center to compile and publish fee schedule information.
Last updated: September 21, 2012