- A. The Residential Options Waiver (ROW), a 1915(c) home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver, is designed to assist beneficiaries in leading healthy, independent and productive lives to the fullest extent possible and promote the full exercise of their rights as citizens of the state of Louisiana. Services are provided with the goal of promoting independence through strengthening the participant’s capacity for self-care and self-sufficiency. The ROW is person-centered incorporating the beneficiary’s support needs and preferences with a goal of integrating the beneficiary into their community. The ROW provides opportunities for eligible individuals with developmental disabilities to receive HCBS services that allow them to transition to and/or remain in the community. These individuals would otherwise require an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) level of care.
- B. The Residential Options Waiver services are provided with the goal of promoting independence through strengthening the beneficiary’s capacity for self-care, self-sufficiency and community integration utilizing a wide array of services, supports and residential options. The ROW is person-centered incorporating the beneficiary’s support needs and preferences, while supporting the dignity, quality of life, and security with the goal of integrating the participant into the community.
- C. This program is not intended to provide continuous 24 hours a day, one-to-one supports.
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 for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 33:2441 (November 2007), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 41:2154 (October 2015), amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 45:1764 (December 2019), LR 47:1507 (October 2021), LR 48:1558 (June 2022), LR 50:1828 (December 2024).