Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS) in Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS) Pay for Residential Care in Louisiana?

Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Louisiana.

Who Is Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS) For?

Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS) serves 65+ or physically disabled 21-64 at NF level of care. Your support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.

How Do I Find Providers That Accept Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS)?

Because Community Choices Waiver (1915(c), OAAS) does not fund residential placements, ask your support coordinator about in-home and community providers. If a residential placement is needed, see the Louisiana waivers that pay for residential care.

Other Programs in Louisiana

• Residential Options Waiver (ROW, 1915(c), OCDD)
• New Opportunities Waiver (NOW, 1915(c), OCDD)
• Supports Waiver (OCDD)
• Healthy Louisiana managed care (1115/1915(b))