How Long Does It Take to Get a Medicaid Waiver in Louisiana?
There is no single or guaranteed waiting period for a Louisiana OIDD Medicaid waiver. Unlike a traditional first-come, first-served waiting list, Louisiana prioritizes waiver opportunities based on factors such as the individual’s current urgency of need, the appropriate waiver, available funding, and the Request for Services Registry date. This guide explains the RFSR, Screening for Urgency of Need (SUN), what happens after a waiver opportunity becomes available, how Medicaid application processing differs from the waiver wait, and what families should do if a person’s needs change while waiting.
