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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Determinations
Issued June 1, 2026
Page 4 of H-900 Replacing June 08, 2021 Revised/added text indicated by underscore
Deleted text indicated by “” OCDD-CC waiver covers one or more of the following services: • Center-based respite; • Environmental accessibility adaptations; • Family training; • Family support; • Support coordination; • Specialized medical equipment and supplies; • Professional services: ° Aquatic therapy; ° Art therapy; ° Music therapy; ° Sensory integration ° Hippotherapy/therapeutic horseback riding; • Housing stabilization service; and • Housing stabilization transition service.
New Opportunities Waiver (NOW)
The NOW is intended to provide specific, activity focused services rather than continuous custodial care.
The NOW is offered to individuals who are age three or older and have an intellectual and/or developmental disability that meets the Louisiana definition for developmental disability.
Individuals requesting NOW services must meet the Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) level of care.
The following are services provided under the NOW: • Center-based respite care; • Community integration development (CID); • Day habilitation and transportation; • Prevocational services; • Environmental accessibility adaptations;