“Long-term services are delivered in institutional and home and community-based settings. Medicaid coverage is available to eligible people receiving long-term care services in nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and home and community-based settings. Long-term care services may be more immediately available in a facility setting than other long-term care options.”
OAAS Home and Community Based-Services
The Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) administers home and community-based (HCBS) long-term care services through various waiver and state plan programs for older adults or have adult onset disabilities, assisting them with remaining in their homes and in the community. The intent of these HCBS programs is to provide services and supports that are not otherwise available and that assist an individual to remain in or return to the community.
HCBS programs do not individually or in combination provide 24-hour-per-day supports. This means that in many cases, it may be necessary for individuals to use other paid and unpaid supports at their disposal.
“WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana is committed to developing and maintaining a high performing public workforce that provides access, meaningful services, and improved outcomes for all citizens and reflects the rich diversity of the citizens of this great state. In order to achieve this goal, state leaders must be able to apply diverse perspectives and experiences to the development of responsive solutions to the issues facing the state. Such diversity enhances the fullness of our understanding of these issues and opens opportunities for the consideration of new and better solutions;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN BEL EDWARDS, Governor of the state of Louisiana, by virtue of he power vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the state of Louisiana do, effective immediately, hereby order and direct as follows:
SECTION 1: The State as a Model Employer Task Force (hereafter “Task Force”) is hereby established within the executive department, Office of the Governor, Office of Disability Affairs…”
“The Eligible Training Provider Manual provides educational institutions with updated information about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Louisiana’s Workforce Development System, and provides the necessary guidance, procedures, and requirements in becoming an Eligible Training Provider (ETP) in Louisiana. The Eligible Training Provider List is a list of providers and their training programs and/or services that qualify for WIOA funding eligibility. Only providers’ programs, courses or classes that meet specific criteria and requirements are listed on Louisiana’s ETPL.”
“The Eligible Training Provider Manual provides educational institutions with updated information about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Louisiana’s Workforce Development System, and provides the necessary guidance, procedures, and requirements in becoming an Eligible Training Provider (ETP) in Louisiana. The Eligible Training Provider List is a list of providers and their training programs and/or services that qualify for WIOA funding eligibility. Only providers’ programs, courses or classes that meet specific criteria and requirements are listed on Louisiana’s ETPL.”
“With the urging of advocacy groups, and under the leadership of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs, an Employment First Workgroup was formed in January2017, with the responsibility of developing a report to the Governor with recommendations for moving forward on a cross-disability Employment First effort. This report is an important step in moving this policy forward and expanding the scope of Louisiana’s employment first policy beyond individuals with developmental disabilities.
This report summarizes a set of comprehensive recommendations that will advance Louisiana’s Employment First goals. This report also highlights specific initiatives undertaken since June 2017 and proposed work for the coming year”
“The United States Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy selected Louisiana as a grant recipient through the Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program. The Provider Visionary Opportunities to Increase Competitive Employment (VOICE) grant provides the Office of Behavioral Health with 100 hours of training and technical assistance needed to help people in the target population find meaningful jobs.”
“The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) serves as the Single Point of Entry into the developmental disabilities services system.”
This page describes services available in Louisiana.
~~“On these days, key policies or issues affecting individuals with developmental disabilities are being discussed. Members gather to create a presence, reminding policymakers of the issues that concern people with disabilities. These days also afford opportunities for LaCAN members to speak briefly with legislators in the committee hallways.”
“Our Veterans Assistance Counselors help veterans and their families receive benefits for which they qualify. General eligibility requirements include military service and Louisiana state residency. Specific programs may have additional requirements. Spouses and dependents of deceased veterans who meet eligibility requirements may also be eligible for certain programs and services.”