My Place Louisiana

My Place Louisiana supports elderly individuals, adults with physical disabilities, and children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in transitioning safely from qualified institutions. The program uses Medicaid funds that would have paid for eligible individuals to receive care in a nursing home, intermediate care facility, hospital, or other qualified facility, and utilizes those funds to assist with establishing them into home and community-based services. My Place Louisiana can be accessed either through the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) or the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD).

Eligibility

To be eligible for My Place Louisiana, a person must:

• Qualify for Medicaid*
• Qualify for an OCDD or OAAS Waiver*
• Currently reside in a nursing facility, an intermediate care facility, or a hospital, for at least 60 consecutive days
• Qualify for home and community-based services*

*As determined by Louisiana Medicaid

Benefits

My Place Louisiana participants may be eligible to receive additional services, supports and resources that may not be otherwise covered by Medicaid if they are essential to transition.  Benefits may include:

• Additional home or environmental modifications or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) not covered by Medicaid
• Community healthcare provider(s) consultation
• Documents needed to apply for housing (birth certificates, identification)
• Short-term emergency security deposit assistance

Other assistance may be available depending on need and program (OAAS vs OCDD).