People with disabilities regularly depend on day hab services to obtain the support, care, and guidance they need to thrive. If you or a loved one needs day hab services, the first step is to educate yourself on what these services entail, qualification requirements, and more. And that’s what we’ll cover in this article.
What are Day Hab Services?
Day hab – short for day habilitation – is a service offered through LA Medicaid to eligible individuals with disabilities. It is technically adult day care provided in the beneficiary’s residence. The main goal is to enhance the member’s quality of life, empower them to achieve more independence, and facilitate community engagement.
Services Commonly Offered Through Day Hab
One of the best ways to understand day habilitation is to learn about the services commonly offered through this mode of care. Here are a few of them:
- Scheduled activities to promote well-being (art, music, community outings, etc.)
- Assistance with daily self-care activities (cooking, bathing, etc.)
- Social rehab services
*This is not a complete list of services a beneficiary might receive via day hab.
Who Qualifies for LA Medicaid Day Hab Services?
Not everyone will qualify for day hab services; these services are provided on a needs basis through Medicaid waivers. A few waivers that include day hab services include the LA New Opportunities Waiver (NOW), the LA Residential Options Waiver (ROW), and the LA Supports Waiver.
Here is a condensed list of eligibility criteria for LA Medicaid Waivers (note that there may be small variations based on the specific waiver):
- You must be eligible for Louisiana Medicaid AND meet the LA Medicaid definition of disability.
- You must meet the age requirement for the specific waiver.
- You must receive an OCDD (Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities) statement of approval.
- There must be a need for day habilitation services.
To learn more about a specific waiver, contact your local LA Medicaid office or call the LA Medicaid hotline at 1-888-342-6207. Representatives are standing by to answer these questions.
How to Find Day Habilitation Services
The first step in finding day hab services is to prove you qualify for general LA Medicaid and a waiver that provides day hab services. There are several application routes to choose from – learn about them in this article. Medicaid will provide the next steps in response to your application.
If you’re approved, the letter you receive will outline how to obtain your benefits. In other cases, you may be denied coverage or instructed to provide additional information.
At any given time, feel free to speak with a representative about your intent to receive day hab services. They are trained to answer questions about your specific case.
So, there you have it – what Louisianians’ need to know about day hab services provided through LA Medicaid. We wish you the best as you pursue the assistance you or your loved one needs and trust that this information makes the process a bit easier.
