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Louisiana Coordination of Benefits Regulations Finalized


On Jan. 20, 2018, the Louisiana Department of Insurance finalized Regulation 32, which outlines Louisiana’s coordination of benefits rules. Specifically, this regulation establishes a uniform order of benefit determination for plans to pay claims. The amended regulation also clarifies the implementation of calculating benefits reserves.

The regulation applies to all fully insured health plans that are issued in Louisiana, and it’s effective as of Jan. 20, 2018. Employers should familiarize themselves with this regulation to gain a better understanding of how claims will be administered when participants have dual coverage.

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