Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 46, § 979.2. Definitions

(1) “Cost-sharing” means the portion of the cost of a covered medical service that must be paid by or on behalf of eligible individuals, consisting of copayments or coinsurance, but not deductibles.

(2) “Department” means the Louisiana Department of Health.

(3) “Medicaid” means the medical assistance program provided for in Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

(4) “Plan” means the Louisiana First America Next Freedom and Empowerment Plan established by this Chapter.

(5) “Secretary” means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.