LAC 50:XXI.505. Certification Issuance

A. A certification shall: 1. be issued only to the entity named in the certification application; 2. be valid only for the support coordination agency to which it is issued after all applicable requirements are met; 3. enable the support coordination agency to provide support coordination for OAAS administered HCBS waivers within the specified LDH region; and 4. be valid for the time specified on the certification, unless revoked, suspended, modified or terminated prior to that date. B. Provisional certification may be granted when the agency has deficiencies which are not a danger to the health and welfare of participants. Provisional certification shall be issued for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days. C. Initial certification shall be issued by OAAS based on the survey report of LDH, or its designee. D. Unless granted a waiver by OAAS, a support coordination agency shall provide such services only to waiver participants residing in the agency’s designated LDH region(s).