Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, Residential Options Waiver (ROW, 1915(c), OCDD), New Opportunities Waiver (NOW, 1915(c), OCDD), and Healthy Louisiana managed care (1115/1915(b)) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your support coordinator confirms which program applies.

How Do I Find Louisiana Waiver Providers With Openings?

Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Louisiana from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.

Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, waiver services are coordinated by a support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.

Do All Louisiana Waivers Cover Residential Placement?

No. Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS) and Supports Waiver (OCDD) cover in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Louisiana

Louisiana has 5 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 3 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 634 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Louisiana are coordinated by a support coordinator. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Louisiana

Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS)
In-Home Only
Serves: 65+ or physically disabled 21-64 at NF level of care
Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Louisiana.
Program Details & Providers
Residential Options Waiver (ROW, 1915(c), OCDD)
Pays Residential
Serves: IDD all ages
Residential Options Waiver (ROW, 1915(c), OCDD) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Louisiana, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
Program Details & Providers
New Opportunities Waiver (NOW, 1915(c), OCDD)
Pays Residential
Serves: IDD
New Opportunities Waiver (NOW, 1915(c), OCDD) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Louisiana, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
Program Details & Providers
Supports Waiver (OCDD)
In-Home Only
Serves: IDD adults
Supports Waiver (OCDD) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Louisiana.
Program Details & Providers
Healthy Louisiana managed care (1115/1915(b))
Pays Residential
Serves: general Medicaid incl. BH carve-in
Healthy Louisiana managed care (1115/1915(b)) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Louisiana, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
Program Details & Providers

Find Licensed Providers in Louisiana

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Louisiana providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Louisiana?: In Louisiana, Residential Options Waiver (ROW, 1915(c), OCDD), New Opportunities Waiver (NOW, 1915(c), OCDD), and Healthy Louisiana managed care (1115/1915(b)) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your support coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Louisiana Waiver Providers With Openings?: Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Louisiana from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Louisiana?: In Louisiana, waiver services are coordinated by a support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All Louisiana Waivers Cover Residential Placement?: No. Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS) and Supports Waiver (OCDD) cover in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Louisiana

Waiver Programs in Louisiana

Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS)

Residential Options Waiver (ROW, 1915(c), OCDD)

New Opportunities Waiver (NOW, 1915(c), OCDD)

Supports Waiver (OCDD)

Healthy Louisiana managed care (1115/1915(b))

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