Crime Victims Reparations Board public meetings in 2021
11 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet to consider 219 claims for compensation, including 19 emergency, 168 forensic medical exam (FME), and 32 standard claims. The board will also discuss the Forensic Medical Exam Fee Schedule. The meeting includes approval of November 16, 2021 minutes and public comment.
- 19 emergency claims from parishes including Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, St. Charles
- 168 FME claims from multiple parishes including Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany, East Baton Rouge
- 32 standard claims from parishes including Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, Terrebonne
- Discussion of Forensic Medical Exam Fee Schedule
- Next meeting scheduled for January 11, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the Oliver Pollock Room
The Crime Victims Reparations Board approved a large volume of emergency, forensic medical, and standard claims for victims across multiple parishes. The board also voted to waive repayment for emergency awards processed since the previous meeting. No other substantive policy changes were made.
- Approved confirmation of emergency awards and waived repayment (unanimous)
- Approved 21 emergency payments for funeral, wage, relocation, and support costs
- Approved numerous forensic medical exam payments to providers including LCMC-SBO and various parish coroner's offices
- Denied claim CHAR21-321 for sexual assault forensic exams as a non-compensable expense
- Approved standard claims for funeral, medical, and wage expenses, including a $25,000 wage payment for claim LAFA20-013
- Denied claim CADD19-011 as a non-compensable expense
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Scheduled next meeting and chairman election for January 11, 2022
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board is meeting to process various claim categories. The agenda includes the review of 56 emergency claims, 266 forensic medical exam (FME) claims, and 85 standard claims.
- Review of 56 Emergency claims
- Review of 266 Forensic Medical Exam (FME) claims
- Review of 85 Standard claims
- Discussion of Forensic Medical Exam Fee Schedule
The Board approved a large volume of emergency, forensic medical exam, and standard claims for crime victims across multiple parishes. The Board also approved an application for reimbursement on restitution and revoked the Social Security letter requirement for Loss of Support claims.
- Approved emergency awards processed since previous meeting and waived repayment (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved numerous emergency payments of $500 for relocation, wages, and funerals
- Approved multiple payments for Sexual Assault Forensic Exams to various medical providers
- Approved standard claims for funeral, medical, and wage expenses
- Denied claims BOSS21-330 and BOSS21-334 as not compensable expenses
- Approved application for reimbursement on restitution
- Revoked Social Security letter requirement for Loss of Support documentation
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet to review and decide on 284 claims for compensation, categorized as Emergency (49), FME (137), and Standard (98). The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a presentation from the Louisiana Hospital Association.
- 49 Emergency claims from parishes including Ascension, Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, and others
- 137 FME claims from parishes including Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Jefferson, Orleans, and others
- 98 Standard claims from parishes including Allen, Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, and others
- Presentation by Greg Waddell of the Louisiana Hospital Association under New Business
The Crime Victims Reparations Board approved a series of emergency, forensic medical, and standard reparation claims for victims across multiple parishes. The board also voted to waive repayment for emergency awards processed since the previous meeting. A review of the Forensic Medical Exam Fee Schedule was deferred to the November meeting.
- Approved confirmation of emergency awards and waived repayment (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved multiple emergency payments for wages, funerals, and relocation
- Approved numerous Forensic Medical Exam payments for sexual assault forensic exams
- Approved standard reparation payments for medical, funeral, and mental health expenses
- Denied claim CADD21-044 and CADD21-338 due to payment by collateral source
- Denied claim CALC21-015 as a non-compensable vehicle accident
- Denied claim RAPI20-005 due to contribution
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The board is meeting to consider 375 claims for crime victim reparations, including 33 emergency claims, 294 FME claims, and 48 standard claims. The agenda lists claims from multiple parishes across Louisiana.
- 33 emergency claims for immediate consideration
- 294 FME (Family Member Expense) claims
- 48 standard claims
- Claims from parishes including Orleans, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, and others
The Board approved a large volume of emergency, forensic medical exam, and standard reparation claims for crime victims across multiple parishes. The Board also voted to confirm previously processed emergency awards and waive their repayment.
- Approved confirmation of emergency awards and waived repayment (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved numerous emergency payments for funeral, medical, and relocation costs
- Approved multiple payments for sexual assault forensic exams to providers including LCMC-SBO
- Approved standard reparation claims for funeral, wage, and medical expenses
- Denied several claims due to non-compensable expenses, contributions, or illegal activity
- Scheduled next meeting for October 12, 2021
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet to process a large volume of claims categorized as emergency, fast-track, standard, or void/reissue. The agenda lists specific claim numbers and parishes across Louisiana for consideration.
- 43 Emergency Claims
- 235 FME Claims
- 83 Standard Claims
- 2 Void/Reissue Claims
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board approved a new fee schedule for Forensic Medical Exams to take effect January 1, 2022. The board also processed numerous emergency, standard, and forensic exam claims for crime victims across multiple parishes.
- Approved Forensic Medical Exam fee schedule effective Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved emergency awards processed since previous meeting and waived repayment (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved numerous emergency payments of $500 for funerals, wages, and relocation
- Approved multiple payments for Sexual Assault Forensic Exams to various providers
- Approved standard claims for funeral, medical, and wage expenses
- Denied claim JEFF21-008 due to no pecuniary loss
- Denied payment for claim BEAU21-302 and OUAC20-357
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will meet to process a total of 258 claims. The agenda includes 35 emergency claims, 194 fast-track (FME) claims, 28 standard claims, and one void/reissue claim.
- 35 emergency claims across various parishes
- 194 FME claims including items in Jefferson, Orleans, and East Baton Rouge
- 28 standard claims
- 1 void/reissue claim for Iberia parish
The Board unanimously approved a new fee schedule for sexual assault forensic medical exams to take effect December 1, 2021. The Board also approved numerous emergency, standard, and forensic medical exam claim payments across multiple parishes.
- Approved new Forensic Medical Exam fee schedule for sexual assault claims effective Dec 1, 2021 (unanimous)
- Confirmed emergency awards processed since previous meeting and waived repayment (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved multiple emergency payments for funerals, medical, mental health, wages, and relocation
- Approved multiple forensic medical exam payments for sexual assault claims
- Approved multiple standard claim payments for funerals and support
- Approved one void/reissue payment of $3,384.00 for a funeral in Iberia Parish
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board met on June 15, 2021, to review a total of 309 claims. The agenda included 50 emergency claims and 42 standard claims across various Louisiana parishes.
- 50 emergency claims for review
- 42 standard claims for review
- Review of claims from multiple parishes including Caddo, Orleans, East Baton Rouge, and Jefferson
The Board approved a large volume of emergency and standard reparation claims for funeral, medical, and relocation expenses. The Board also voted to create a standard pay scale for Forensic Medical and Domestic Violence Exams. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously.
- Approved emergency awards processed since previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved numerous emergency payments for funerals, relocation, and medical costs
- Approved numerous standard payments for funerals, wages, and medical expenses
- Denied claim EBAT21-064 due to payment by collateral source
- Denied claim RAPI19-007 as not a compensable expense
- Voted to generate a standard pay scale for Forensic Medical and Domestic Violence Exams
- Set next meeting date for July 15, 2021
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board is meeting to review a total of 348 claims. The agenda includes 46 emergency claims and 149 standard claims across various Louisiana parishes.
- Review of 46 emergency claims
- Review of 149 standard claims
- Claims involving multiple parishes including Orleans, East Baton Rouge, and Jefferson
The Board approved a large volume of emergency and standard reparation claims for crime victims, primarily covering funeral costs, medical expenses, and sexual assault forensic exams. The Board also confirmed emergency awards processed since the previous meeting and waived their repayment.
- Approved confirmation of emergency awards and waived repayment (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved multiple emergency payments for funerals, relocation, wages, and mental health
- Approved numerous payments for sexual assault forensic exams to various providers
- Approved standard claims for funeral and medical expenses
- Denied claim EBAT21-039 for funeral costs due to contribution
- Denied claim VERN19-001 for funeral costs due to contribution
- Marked claim CHAR16-020 as unable to process
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Crime Victims Reparations Board will consider 275 claims for reparations, including 49 emergency claims, at its March 9, 2021 meeting. The agenda lists claims from multiple Louisiana parishes, with no other items or decisions specified.
- 49 emergency claims listed for immediate review
- 226 standard claims on the agenda
- Claims from Orleans, Caddo, East Baton Rouge, and Ouachita parishes among the most numerous
- No dollar amounts or specific claim details provided in the agenda
The Board approved a large volume of emergency and standard reparation claims for crime victims across multiple parishes. These payments covered funeral costs, medical expenses, sexual assault forensic exams, relocation, and lost wages. Two claims were denied as non-compensable expenses.
- Approved emergency awards processed since previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved multiple emergency payments of $500 for funerals, relocation, and wages
- Approved standard payments for sexual assault forensic exams to various coroner's offices and nurse examiners
- Approved medical payments, including $1,681.59 for University Medical Center New Orleans
- Approved a $25,000.00 wage payment for claim ORLE21-030
- Denied claim CATA20-300 as not a compensable expense
- Denied claim ORLE21-302 as not a compensable expense
Crime Victims Reparations Board
The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board is meeting to consider 443 claims for compensation, including 85 emergency claims and 358 standard claims from parishes across the state. The agenda lists claim numbers and victim/claimant identifiers but does not include specific dollar amounts or policy discussions.
- 85 emergency claims from Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, LaSalle, Orleans, Ouachita, Rapides, St. Charles, and St. Tammany parishes
- 358 standard claims from 40+ parishes including Acadia, Ascension, Bossier, Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa
- Total of 443 claims to be reviewed at this meeting
The Board approved a large volume of emergency and standard reparations claims for crime victims across multiple parishes. Payments were authorized for funeral expenses, medical costs, sexual assault forensic exams, relocation, and lost wages. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approved emergency awards processed since the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved multiple emergency $500 payments for funerals, relocation, and wages
- Approved standard payments for sexual assault forensic exams to various providers
- Approved medical and mental health reimbursement claims
- Approved funeral expense claims ranging from $250 to $5,000
- Approved a $17,863.75 wage claim for Tangipahoa Parish
- Approved a $10,000 medical payment to University Medical Center New Orleans