LAC 50:XXI.503. Certification Requirements

A. All agencies that provide support coordination to OAAS administered home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers must be certified by LDH. It shall be unlawful to operate as a support coordination agency for OAAS administered HCBS waiver programs without being certified by the department. B. In order to provide support coordination services for OAAS administered HCBS waiver programs, the agency must: 1. be certified and meet the standards for participation requirements as set forth in this Rule; 2. sign a performance agreement with OAAS; 3. assure staff attends all training mandated by OAAS; 4. enroll as a Medicaid support coordination agency in all regions in which it intends to provide services for OAAS administered HCBS waiver programs; and 5. comply with all LDH and OAAS policies and procedures.