Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 50 - PUBLIC HEALTH-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Part XXI - Home and Community-Based Services Waivers
Subpart 5 - Supports Waiver
Chapter 57 - Covered Services
Section XXI-5707 - Respite

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XXI-5707

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Respite care is a service provided on a short-term basis to a beneficiary who is unable to care for himself/herself due to the absence or need for relief of those unpaid persons normally providing care for the beneficiary.

B. Respite may be provided in a licensed respite care facility that is determined to be appropriate by the beneficiary or other responsible party, or may be provided in the beneficiary's home or private place of residence.

C. Service Limitations. Services shall not exceed 428 units of service in a plan of care year.

D. Choice and need for this service must be documented on the plan of care.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

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