Medicaid Funded Programs

EPSDT/PCS (EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING/PERSONAL CARE SERVICES)

– This program provides personal care services in the home only to children ages from birth to 21 who are Medicaid Recipients (i.e. Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Cornelia Delane Syndrome, Spinal Bifida, Prematurity, brain Injury, Rett’s Syndrome, Speech Imparity, Hearing Imparity (Deaf), heart defect, Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure Disorder, Pulmonary Dysphasia, Quadriplegia, chromosome abnormalities, developmental delay, etc.)

– A physician must prescribe these services. These services are medically necessary tasks because of physical limitations due to illness or injury necessitate assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and bladder and/or bowel conditions.

– ALL EPSDT/PCS individuals are future waiver consumers.

LT/PCS (LONG TERM/PERSONAL CARE SERVICES) 1-866-229-5222

– This program provides personal care services to Medicaid recipients who are:

– 65 years old or older (i.e. someone’s grandmother, grandfather, great aunt, great uncle, elderly and/or disabled neighbor, someone who is preferably living in their own home who may require assistance with eating, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, set up assistance, assistance with scheduling doctors’ appointments, assistance with transportation to and from doctors’ appointments, medication reminders, laundry and grocery shopping, etc.) also with a diagnosis of a stroke, diabetes, hypertension, heart problems and kidney failure.

– 21 years old or older with diagnosed disabilities, gunshot wound victims and all of the above mentioned in EPSDT/PCS services

– LT/PCS is for all recipients who have aged out of EPSDT/PCS and are currently awaiting waiver services.

– LT/PCS recipients must meet the requirement for a nursing facility level of care and be previously authorized by a physician.

– All LT/PCS recipients must receive full Medicaid, if not they are not eligible for these services. We will be more than happy to assist with placing the individual on the CCW (Community Choice Waiver) list.

– Individuals with partial Medicaid and Medicare as a secondary do not qualify for these services.

WAIVER PROGRAMS (HOME & COMMUNITY BASED)

DHH Helpline: 1-800-660-0488
Developmental Disabilities Office of Orleans Parish: 504-599-0245
Developmental Disabilities Office of Jefferson Parish: 504-838-5357

Please note: The waiting lists for these programs are very long (a 5-10 year waiting period). Encourage all parents/caregivers and ensure them that placing their child/loved one on the waiver list will benefit them in the future. The sooner the individual is placed on the waiver list the sooner they can began to receive services.

NOW (NEW OPPORTUNITIES WAIVER) - FORMERLY MRDD WAIVER

– This waiver is for individuals who require the level of care of an institution for people with developmental disabilities but choose to live in the community (i.e. Down Syndrome, Autism, Spinal Bifida, Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, etc.)
– Services Available: Individual & Family Support (IFS); Day & Night (0-24 hours per day), Shared Support and Supported Independent Living

CC (CHILDREN'S CHOICE) WAIVER

– This service is for children from birth through 18 years of age with developmental disabilities who currently live at home or will leave in an institution to return home whose names are on the BCSS MR/DD registry (i.e. Down Syndrome, Autism, Spinal Bifida, Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, etc.)
– Services Available: Crisis Support and Family Training
– $15,000.00 cap

CCW (COMMUNITY CHOICE WAIVER)

– Individuals with Developmental Disabilities can apply if they are older than 22 years, are disabled according to the Medicaid standards, meet the admission requirements for a nursing facility or can be served safely in the community.

CONTRACT SERVICES

– We accept contract consumers and private pay. Please contact the Program Director and/or CEO for fees.

EPSDT/PCS

Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic Testing / Personal Care Services

Personal care services in the home for children birth to 21 who are Medicaid Recipients with various conditions including developmental disabilities, physical impairments, and chronic health conditions

LT/PCS

Long Term / Personal Care Services • 1-866-229-5222

Personal care services for Medicaid recipients including seniors, adults with disabilities, and those transitioning from EPSDT/PCS services.

Waiver Programs

Home & Community Based Services

Important: Waiting lists are 5-10 years long. Apply early to secure future services for your loved one.

NOW (New Opportunities Waiver)

For individuals requiring institutional-level care who choose community living with developmental disabilities.

CC (Children's Choice Waiver)

Support for children birth-18 with developmental disabilities living at home or returning home from institutions.

CCW (Community Choice Waiver)

For individuals 22+ with developmental disabilities who meet nursing facility admission requirements but can be safely served in the community.

Contract Services

We accept contract consumers and private pay. Contact our Program Director or CEO for detailed fee information and service options.