LAC 50:XXI.16701. General Provisions

A. In order to participate in the Medicaid Program as a provider of services in the Residential Options Waiver, a provider must: 1. meet all of the requirements for licensure and the standards for participation in the Medicaid Program as a home and community-based services provider in accordance with state laws and the rules promulgated by the department; 2. comply with the regulations and requirements specified in LAC 50:XXI, Subparts 1 and 13 and the ROW provider manual; 3. comply with all of the state laws and regulations for conducting business in Louisiana, and when applicable, with the state requirements for designation as a non-profit organization; and 4. comply with all of the training requirements for providers of waiver services. B. Providers must maintain adequate documentation to support service delivery and compliance with the approved POC and provide said documentation upon the department’s request. C. In order for a provider to bill for services, the waiver beneficiary and the direct service worker or professional services practitioner rendering service must be present at the time the service is rendered. 1. Exception. The following services may be provided when the beneficiary is not present: a. environmental accessibility adaptations; b. personal emergency response systems; c. one-time transitional services; and d. community life engagement development. 2. All services must be documented in service notes which describe the services rendered and progress towards the beneficiary’s personal outcomes and his or her POC. D. If transportation is provided as part of a waiver service, the provider must comply with all of the state laws and regulations applicable to vehicles and drivers. E. All services rendered shall be prior approved and in accordance with the POC. F. Some ROW services may be provided by a member of the beneficiary’s family, provided that the family member meets all requirements of a non-family direct support worker and provision of care by a family member is in the best interest of the beneficiary. 1. Payment for services rendered are approved by prior and post authorization as outlined in the POC. 2. Payments to legally responsible individuals, legal guardians, and family members living in the home shall be audited on a semi-annual basis to ensure payment for services rendered. G. Providers of ADHC services must: 1. be licensed as ADHC providers by the state of Louisiana in accordance with R.S. 40:2120.41-2120.47; 2. comply with all of the department’s rules and regulations; and 3. be enrolled as an ADHC provider with the Medicaid program. a. ADHC facility staff shall meet the requirements of department rules and regulations, as well as state licensing provisions.