Medicaid Provider Enrollment Overview
Louisiana offers 4 Medicaid waiver programs for home care agencies. The state Medicaid program is administered by Louisiana Department of Health. Currently, Louisiana is actively enrolling new home care providers.
The average enrollment timeline is 90-120 days from initial application to receiving your first client. With high demand for home care services, Louisiana represents an excellent opportunity for agencies looking to serve Medicaid clients.
Louisiana Medicaid Waiver Programs
Home care agencies in Louisiana can enroll in the following waiver programs. Each program serves different populations and has specific service requirements.
Community Choices Waiver (CCW)
1915(c) WaiverServices for elderly and adults with disabilities
Adult Day Health Care Waiver
1915(c) WaiverAdult day health services
Residential Options Waiver (ROW)
1915(c) WaiverResidential services for individuals with DD
New Opportunities Waiver (NOW)
1915(c) WaiverCommunity living for individuals with DD
Louisiana Provider Requirements
To become a Medicaid provider in Louisiana, your home care agency must meet the following requirements:
- Louisiana business registration
- Home and Community-Based Services provider license from LDH
- Criminal background checks (Louisiana State Police)
- Professional liability insurance
- Administrator requirements
- Direct Service Worker Registry compliance
Step-by-Step Enrollment Process
Follow these steps to enroll as a Medicaid waiver provider in Louisiana:
Obtain Louisiana HCBS provider license
Apply for NPI
Complete Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment
Register with Gainwell Technologies
Contract with healthy Louisiana MCOs
Complete EVV setup