Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands reporting requirements for public assistance programs for minors in Louisiana.

Highlights:

• Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to report information to the Department of Health following a hearing to determine information necessary to identify a child’s household after a change in circumstance (Sec. 2).

• Requires the Department of Health to do the following after receiving a report from the Department of Children and Family Services (Sec. 2):

• Review whether either of the child’s parents is receiving any public assistance benefits as a result of the child being included in the household;

• Adjust nutrition assistance and other assistance programs for the parent’s household to reflect the change in circumstances; and

• Issue a new Medicaid managed care insurance card for the child at the new residence if applicable.

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