Do you or a loved one need long-term care services? You’ll be glad to know that LA Medicaid offers various long-term care services and supports. If you want to learn how to access these services, this is the article for you. We’ll cover nursing facility-based services, home and community-based services (HCBS), and more. You’ll soon have the guidance you need to deeply explore your long-term care options through Louisiana Medicaid.
Nursing Facility-Based Services
Nursing facility services may be necessary for those who need around-the-clock care for a serious injury or negative health event. Nurses and staff at these facilities may assist with activities of daily living (like meals, bathing, getting in and out of bed), skilled nursing services, therapies, and more. Paying for ongoing care can get incredibly expensive, prohibiting some from getting the care they need.
To get benefits for nursing facility services, you’d have to meet the below criteria:
- You meet Medicaid’s nursing facility level of care criteria.
- You have an order from your Louisiana Doctor indicating that you should be admitted into a nursing facility.
- You must have been screened and found to have a current or prior developmental disability or mental illness treatment.
- You meet the eligibility and income requirements for LA Medicaid.
Learn more about Nursing Facility Services in this Louisiana Department of Health document.
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
You can get home and community-based services on a long-term basis through Medicaid. These services are for those who need facility-based care but want to move back home. The services are intended to support that individual before, during, and after the transition from facility to home and preserve their health and well-being at every turn. These services are tailored to two main groups – aging adults and people with developmental disabilities:
- Aging adults may be eligible for programs like Long Term Care Personal Care Services, the Community Choices Waiver, Adult Day Health Care, and more. To learn more about HCBS programs for aging adults, go to this Louisiana Department of Health informational page.
- People with developmental disabilities can leverage the New Opportunities Waiver, the Residential Options Waiver, the Supports Waiver, and more. For HCBS programs geared toward those with developmental disabilities, use this LDH resource.
Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities-Based Programs
Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities provide necessary care in residential settings. Some of these include:
- Private community homes
- Group homes
- Small facilities
- Private or public large institutions
The type of care provided will depend on the patient’s needs, desires, eligibility, etc. To learn about whether you may be able to access these services, use this LDH directory. Choose an option that’s in your community and go from there.
So, there you have it – several types of Louisiana Medicaid long-term care services to take advantage of. We hope that you found all the information you’re looking for in this article, and we encourage you to continue seeking information about benefits you or your loved one may be privy to.
