One of the CPAL’s three mission pillars is advocacy. We elevate our members’ voices at the state legislature in Baton Rouge and with our federal delegation in Washington. 

A few of our wins in the 2024 Louisiana state legislative session included: 

• Increased funding for HCBS and ICF providers in the FY25 state budget (a total of $53M in new investments in reimbursement rates).

• Passage of SCR17, which directs LDH to increase the income and asset limits for the Medicaid buy-in program. 

• Passage of HCR73, which directs LDH to create a professional consulting nursing services billing code in the NOW, ROW, and Supports Waiver. 

The CPAL’s legislative agenda is determined by our members. If you’re not already a member, we invite you to get involved and help to shape the future of disability services policy in Louisiana!