A.J., et al. v. Greenstein
Advocating for skilled nursing services for qualified children.
Date Filed: May 2019
Court where filed: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
Case Number: Civil Action No. 19-324-BAJ-RLB
Co-Counsel: National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
This is a class action suit alleging that the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) failed to arrange for approved in-home skilled nursing services for children under 21 years old who receive services under Medicaid developmental disability waivers.
Current Status: Settlement Reached
A settlement agreement was approved by the Court in March 2020. DRLA and partner organizations have been working with LDH toward implementation of a settlement agreement to ensure that children on Medicaid waivers can receive life-saving nursing services in their homes. The parties have recently agreed to an extension of the settlement agreement for an additional year.
If you want to read the Settlement Agreement, it is available at https://healthlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/24-2-Ex-Settlement-Agreement.pdf .
You can reach Disability Rights Louisiana at A.J.lawsuit@disabilityrightsla.org or by dialing 1-800-960-7705.
When you call this number, please explain that you are calling to discuss the A.J. v. LDH Settlement.
