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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Determinations
Issued June 1, 2026
Page 5 of H-900 Replacing June 08, 2021 Revised/added text indicated by underscore
Deleted text indicated by “” • Individual and family support (IFS) services; • One-time transitional expenses; • Personal emergency response system (PERS); • Professional services; • Skilled nursing services; • Specialized medical equipment and supplies; • Substitute family care (SFC); • Supported employment and transportation; • Supported independent living (SIL); • Adult companion care; • Housing stabilization service; and • Housing stabilization transition service.
Residential Options Waiver (ROW)
The ROW offers an alternative to institutional care that utilizes an array of services, supports, and residential options to individuals who would otherwise require ICF/IID facility services. There is no age-specific requirement for the ROW.
The ROW provides the following services: • Professional services: ° Psychology; ° Physical therapy; ° Occupational therapy; ° Nutrition/Dietary; ° Social Work; and ° Speech therapy. • Nursing services; • Dental services; • Community living supports; • Day habilitation; • Prevocational services;