Louisiana Medicaid waivers
Louisiana runs 7 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list.
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Louisiana waiver programs
Louisiana runs 7 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) WaiverLA.0121Services: adult day health care, support coordination, activity and sensor monitoring, adult day health care health status monitoring, assistive technology, home delivered meals, personal emergency response system, transition intensive support coordination… | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 22-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2027 |
| Children's Choice (CC) WaiverLA.0361Services: center-based respite, support coordination, specialized medical equipment and supplies, financial management services, aquatic therapy, art therapy, environmental accessibility adaptations, family support services… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 0-20 years who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Community Choices (CC) WaiverLA.0866Services: adult day health care, caregiver temporary support service, support coordination, financial management services, assistive devices and medical supplies, assistive technology, environmental accessibility adaptation, home delivered meals… | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 21-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Coordinated System of Care (CSoC) Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) Children's WaiverLA.0889Services: independent living/skills building, parent support and training, short-term respite, youth support and training | 1915(c) | Individuals with mental illness ages 18-20 years and individuals with serious emotional disturbance ages 5-17 years who meet a hospital or nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2027 |
| New Opportunities Waiver (NOW)LA.0401Services: center-based respite, day habilitation, individual and family support, monitored in-home caregiving, prevocational services, support coordination, supported independent living, supported employment- individual and group… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 3 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | 14,850as of Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Residential Options Waiver (ROW)LA.0472Services: adult day health care, day habilitation, monitored in home caregiving, prevocational services, respite services - out of home, shared living services, support coordination, supported employment… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 0 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Supports WaiverLA.0453Services: day habilitation, habilitation, prevocational services, respite, support coordination, supported employment, specialized medical equipment and supplies, community life engagement development… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 18 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2029 |
Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.
Frequently asked questions
What Medicaid waivers does Louisiana have?
Louisiana runs 7 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list. They are: Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver; Children's Choice (CC) Waiver; Community Choices (CC) Waiver; Coordinated System of Care (CSoC) Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) Children's Waiver; New Opportunities Waiver (NOW); Residential Options Waiver (ROW); Supports Waiver.