1. A. Center-based respite (CBR) care is temporary, short-term care provided to a beneficiary with developmental disabilities who requires support and/or supervision in his/her day-to-day life due to the absence or relief of the primary caregiver. While receiving center-based respite care, the beneficiary’s routine is maintained in order to attend school, work or other community activities/outings. The respite center is responsible for providing transportation for community outings, as that is included as part of its reimbursement.

2. B. Exclusions

   1. 1. Individual family support services (both day and night) may not be provided and will not be reimbursed while the beneficiary is in a center–based respite facility.
   2. 2. Monitored in home caregiving, adult companion care, and supported independent living services cannot be reimbursed while the beneficiary is in a center-based respite facility.
   3. 3. The cost of room and board cannot be claimed except when provided as part of respite care furnished in a facility approved by the state that is not a private residence.
3. C. Service Limits. CBR services shall not exceed 720 hours per beneficiary, per CPOC year.
4. 1. Beneficiaries may request approval of hours in excess of 720 hours. The request must be submitted to the OCDD central office with proper justification and documentation for prior approval.
5. D. Provider Requirements. Providers must be licensed by the Department of Health as a home and community-based services provider and must meet the module specific requirements for the service being provided.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Community Supports and Services, LR 30:1203 (June 2004), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 33:1648 (August 2007), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 40:72 (January 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 44:51 (January 2018), LR 48:1548 (June 2022).