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OCDD Home and Community-Based Documents for Public Review and/or Comment
The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) is committed to engaging stakeholders throughout the process of amending and or renewing our waiver applications. Information available for public comment can be viewed here and any comments and/or input can be sent to [email protected].
A hard copy of the applications are available for viewing at the Local Governing Entity (LGE) in your region which can be found at http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/134 or by calling 866.783.5553. The deadline for receipt of all written comments is 10/19/2025 by 4:30 p.m.
Request for an Amendment for an 1915(c) LA0361
The Department of Health (LDH) intends to submit the Children's Choice Waiver (CC) Amendments to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Implementation of the provisions of this proposed waiver amendment is contingent upon CMS approval.
The entire draft application will be posted for public Comment from 9.19.2025-10.19.2025. Click "here" to see the application.
Interested persons may submit written comments to:
Attention: Children’s Choice Program Manager
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 3117 (Bin 21)
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3117
or by email to [email protected].
Request for an Amendment for an 1915(c) LA0401
The Department of Health (LDH) intends to submit New Opportunities Waiver (NOW) Amendment to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Implementation of the provisions of this proposed waiver amendment is contingent upon CMS approval.
The entire draft application will be posted for public Comment from 9.19.2025-10.19.2025. Click "here" to see the application.
Interested persons may submit written comments to:
Attention: New Opportunities Waiver Program Manager
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 3117 (Bin 21)
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3117
or by email to [email protected].
Request for an Amendment for an 1915(c) LA0472
The Department of Health (LDH) intends to submit Residential Options Waiver (ROW) Amendment to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Implementation of the provisions of this proposed waiver amendment is contingent upon CMS approval.
The entire draft application will be posted for public Comment from 9.19.2025-10.19.2025. Click "here" to see the application.
Interested persons may submit written comments to:
Attention: Residential Options Waiver Program Manager
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 3117 (Bin 21)
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3117
or by email to [email protected].
Request for an Amendment for an 1915(c) LA0453
The Department of Health (LDH) intends to submit Supports Waiver (SW) Amendment to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Implementation of the provisions of this proposed waiver amendment is contingent upon CMS approval.
The entire draft application will be posted for public Comment from 9.19.2025-10.19.2025. Click "here" to see the application.
Interested persons may submit written comments to:
Attention: Supports Waiver Program Manager
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 3117 (Bin 21)
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3117
or by email to [email protected].