RS 40:1217.8: Denial, modification, suspension, or termination of services; appeal procedure; judicial review

A. The medical center, for cause, may deny the application of or modify, suspend, or terminate services to an applicant for or recipient of services after notice and opportunity for a hearing.

B. Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the medical center with regard to a request for the provision of services may appeal such decision within thirty days. Such appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and shall be subject to judicial review.

C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply if program services are restricted to conform to budgetary limitations that require the medical center to adopt service priorities regarding types of services to be furnished or classes of eligible persons.