CDS is the acronym for Controlled Dangerous Substances, and this term is synonymous with the term "controlled substances." Both of these terms are used to describe those medications subject to certain restrictions on their use. Examples of controlled substances include amphetamines, narcotics and other opiates, anabolic steroids, and benzodiazepines.
The U. S. Controlled Substances Act of 1970 established the five schedules of controlled substances, and they are enumerated in 21 USC 812 as well as 21 CFR 1308. The Louisiana version of the controlled substances schedules are enumerated in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act, more specifically in La R.S. 40:964, as well as the relevant section of the administrative code, more specifically at LAC 46:LIII.2703. For a current list of controlled substances, you may consult any of several websites, including the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) site at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov, or the Board of Pharmacy's site at www.pharmacy.la.gov. You may also consult the Board's publication, Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Laws and Regulations.

What is a CDS license and how is it different from a DEA registration?
The U. S. Congress established the DEA and charged that federal agency with administering the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act. The DEA requires any person who wishes to manufacture, distribute, procure, possess, prescribe, dispense, or conduct research with any controlled substance to apply to that agency for a registration, and to possess a DEA registration before engaging in any of those activities. Upon receipt of an application for a DEA registration, that agency will seek to confirm with the appropriate state agency that the applicant possesses the authority from the state government to perform the stated activity.

It is the state legislature that provides the authority for certain groups of people to manufacture, distribute, procure, possess, prescribe, dispense, or conduct research with controlled substances; in most cases, professional practice acts contain the authority to work with controlled substances. The CDS license is simply the manifestation of the state's authority to work with controlled substances. The CDS license is supplied to the DEA to demonstrate eligibility for a DEA registration. In Louisiana, one must possess both a CDS license and a DEA registration to manufacture, distribute, procure, possess, prescribe, dispense, or conduct research with controlled substances.

With respect to licensed health care practitioners, their professional practice acts provide specific authority to prescribe, administer, or dispense medications, including controlled substances.  We encourage practitioners to contact their primary licensing agency to determine the rules and requirements for dispensing controlled substance

To apply for your CDS license, visit http://www.pharmacy.la.gov/.

• Complete form 101 
• Physician cost:$45 
• Mail application to:
  Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
  3388 Brentwood Drive 
  Baton Rouge, LA. 70809
  info@pharmacy.la.gov

Once you have been approved for your state CDS license, you can apply for a Federal DEA number. 

You must be approved for a state Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license to be eligible to receive a
Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) number.

To apply for this license, visit: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov. 

• Complete Form 224
• Physician cost: $731 – payable by credit card online (if mailing your completed form, include a personal check for this amount)

Helpful hints:

• Apply by March 31st to ensure timely issuance
• Many employers will not finalize your credentials without these licenses

At the beginning of each academic year, the Graduate Medical Education office contacts the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) and requests a Medicaid Provider Number for all enrolled House Officers.  Medicaid Provider Numbers are required for any physician writing prescriptions for patients enrolled in Louisiana Medicaid.  (Prescriptions are denied at the pharmacy when written by a physician without a Medicaid Prescriber Number.)

Medicaid Resources:

LA Medicaid Provider Enrollment

Website: http://www.lamedicaid.com/provweb1/Provider_Enrollment/ProviderEnrollmentIndex.htm

LA Medicaid Provider Relations

Phone Number: 800-473-2783

Pharmacy Prior Authorization

Website: http://www.lamedicaid.com/provweb1/pharmacy/rxpa/instructions.htm

Phone Number: 866-730-4357

Departing or Graduating House Officers
Upon approaching completion of your training, a termination list will be provided to the DHH’s Provider Enrollment.  If you wish to extend your privileges as an Independent Provider and practice in the State of Louisiana, you must contact Provider Enrollment and request an Enrollment Packet.  Remember to note on the Enrollment application your current Medicaid Provider Number you were assigned as a training physician.  Please start this process at least one month before your official completion date.

Long Term Disability Insurance Plan

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LTD SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION

The Standard Customer Service number is 1-503-321-7000

Policy #168631-A

LSU Health partners with The Standard to provide affordable Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage to protects the financial security of you and your family. The ability to earn an income is something to be cherished and protected – disabilities happen, and they happen more frequently than most think. Can you afford to be disabled?

What is a Disability? Disability is defined in The Standard contract with your employer. The Covered Person is Disabled or has a Disability when We determine that:

A. Own Occupation Definition Of Disability

During the Benefit Waiting Period and the Own Occupation Period, you are required to be Disabled only from your Own Occupation.
You are Disabled from your Own Occupation if, as a result of Physical Disease, Injury, Pregnancy or Mental Disorder:
        1. You are unable to perform with reasonable continuity the Material Duties of your Own Occupation; and
        2. You suffer a loss of at least 20% in your Indexed Predisability Earnings when working in your Own Occupation.

Note: You are not Disabled merely because your right to perform your Own Occupation is restricted, including a restriction or loss of license. During the Own Occupation Period, you may work in another occupation while you meet the Own Occupation Definition Of Disability. However, you will no longer be Disabled when your Work Earnings from another occupation meet or exceed 80% of your Indexed Predisability Earnings. Your Work Earnings may be Deductible Income. See Return To Work Provisions and Deductible Income.

Own Occupation means any employment, business, trade, profession, calling, or vocation that involves Material Duties of the same general character as the occupation you are regularly performing for your Employer when Disability begins. In determining your Own Occupation, we are not limited to looking at the way you perform your job for your Employer, but we may also look at the way, the occupation is generally performed in the national economy. If your Own Occupation involves the rendering of professional services and you are required to have a professional or occupational license in order to work, your Own Occupation is as broad as the scope of your license.

Material Duties means the essential tasks, functions, and operations, and the skills, abilities, knowledge, training, and experience, generally required by employers from those engaged in a particular occupation that cannot be reasonably modified or omitted. In no event will we consider working an average of more than 40 hours per week to be a Material Duty.

B. Any Occupation Definition Of Disability

During the Any Occupation Period you are required to be Disabled from all occupations.

You are Disabled from all occupations if, as a result of Physical Disease, Injury, Pregnancy or Mental Disorder, you are unable to perform with reasonable continuity the Material Duties of Any Occupation.

Any Occupation means any occupation or employment which you are able to perform, whether due to education, training, or experience, which is available at one or more locations in the national economy and in which you can be expected to earn at least 60% of your Predisability Earnings within twelve months following your return to work, regardless of whether you are working in that or any other occupation.

Material Duties means the essential tasks, functions, and operations, and the skills, abilities, knowledge, training, and experience, generally required by employers from those engaged in a particular occupation that cannot be reasonably modified or omitted. In no event will we consider working an average of more than 40 hours per week to be a Material Duty.

Your Own Occupation Period and Any Occupation Period are shown in the Coverage Features. (OWNOCC_ANY_WITH 40) LT.DD.LA.1

Benefit Waiting Period: 90 days 

More information can be found in the LTD Summary Plan Description .

Eligibility

Employees working 40 hours or more per week.

You are eligible on one of the following dates:

If you are a Member on the Group Policy Effective Date, you are eligible on that date you begin continuous employment with the Policyholder.
If you become a Member after the Group Policy Effective Date, you are eligible on the date you begin continuous employment with the Policyholder

Forms

Request for LTD Conversion Materials

LTD Benefits Claim Packet