Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 50 - PUBLIC HEALTH-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Part XXI - Home and Community-Based Services Waivers
Subpart 11 - New Opportunities Waiver
Chapter 139 - Covered Services
Section XXI-13905 - Community Life Engagement Development

A. Community life engagement development (CLE) facilitates the development of opportunities to assist beneficiaries in becoming involved in the community through the creation of natural supports. The purpose of CLE is to encourage and foster the development of meaningful relationships in the community reflecting the beneficiary's choices and values. Objectives outlined in the comprehensive plan of care will afford opportunities to increase community inclusion, participation in leisure/recreational activities, and encourage participation in volunteer and civic activities. Reimbursement for this service includes the development of a service plan. To utilize this service, the beneficiary may or may not be present as identified in the approved CLE service plan. CLE services may be performed by a shared supports worker for up to three waiver beneficiaries who have a common direct service provider agency. Rates shall be adjusted accordingly.

B. Transportation costs are included in the reimbursement for CLE services.

C. Service Limitations. Services shall not exceed 60 hours per beneficiary per CPOC year which includes the combination of shared and non-shared community integration development.

D. Provider Qualifications. Providers must be licensed by the Department of Health as a home and community-based services provider and must meet the module specific requirements for the service being provided.