Impact
Every figure below traces to a published Medicaid fee schedule, an enacted appropriation, or a signed act. This is what organized provider advocacy produced.
By the numbers
$40.7M
Total increase
Additional combined state and federal appropriations over 3 years supporting Medicaid SUD reimbursement.
Budget records; Act 4 of 2024; FY26 HB 1
$10.0M
State increase
Additional State General Fund.
Budget records; Act 4 of 2024; FY26 HB 1
$30.7M
Federal increase
$30,666,069 in additional federal funds.
Budget records; FY26 HB 1
Rate comparison
+25% · +$36.00 day
+71% · +$49.96 day
+43% · +$91.20 day
+39% · +$114.13 day
+47% · +$135.61 day
+25% · +$4.08 day
| Service | 2023 | 2026 | Increase | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASAM 2.1 IOP — master's levelday | $144.00 | $180.00 | +$36.00 | +25% |
| ASAM 3.1 residential — adultday | $70.30 | $120.26 | +$49.96 | +71% |
| ASAM 3.5 residential — adultday | $212.47 | $303.67 | +$91.20 | +43% |
| ASAM 3.7 residential — adultday | $290.00 | $404.13 | +$114.13 | +39% |
| ASAM 3.7-WM acute detox — adultday | $290.00 | $425.61 | +$135.61 | +47% |
| Methadone administrationday | $16.33 | $20.41 | +$4.08 | +25% |
Rate examples compare Louisiana Medicaid SBH schedules effective 7/24/2023 and 7/1/2026. Adult rates shown where age tiers differ. Percentages calculated from published fee-for-service rates. Values rounded.
Sources: Louisiana Medicaid SBH schedules (7/24/2023 and 7/1/2026); budget records; Act 4 of 2024; FY26 HB 1; Act 692/HB 374; LDH FNR.
Policy outcomes
2024
LATP championed facility-need review protections for residential substance use treatment providers — helping Louisiana grow capacity based on demonstrated need, sustainable access and quality of care.
Smart growth
Capacity tied to documented public need
Stable access
Less risk of destabilizing oversaturation
Quality focus
Supports sustainable staffing and care
Act 692/HB 374; LDH FNR
2023–2026
LATP elevated provider data, educated budget leaders and helped secure $40.7 million in additional combined state and federal appropriations supporting Medicaid SUD reimbursement.
Provider data
Cost and capacity evidence brought to budget leaders
Rate movement
Increases across IOP, residential, withdrawal management and methadone
Sustained effort
Wins across three consecutive budget cycles
Louisiana Medicaid SBH schedules (7/24/2023 and 7/1/2026); budget records
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