Louisiana Long Term Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) / Self-Direction Option¶
Louisiana offers the Self-Direction Option for personal care services through its Long Term Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) program. LT-PCS is the state plan personal care benefit allowing Medicaid-eligible individuals to receive attendant care in their homes. The state also provides Structured Family Caregiving through Careforth for live-in family caregivers.
Louisiana LT-PCS Self-Direction Option provides consumer-directed personal care services with attendant pay rates of approximately $10-$14/hr. Family members including spouses can be hired as paid caregivers. Structured Family Caregiving is also available through Careforth. Waitlists are typical for waiver-based services.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
- Must be a resident of LA
- Must be Medicaid-eligible
Services¶
Louisiana LT-PCS Self-Direction Option provides consumer-directed personal care services with attendant pay rates of approximately $10-$14/hr. Family members including spouses can be hired as paid caregivers. Structured Family Caregiving is also available through Careforth. Waitlists are typical for waiver-based services.
How to apply¶
Visit the official program page for application details.