Medicaid exemptions allow Medicaid beneficiaries to direct their funds directly to caregivers rather than to agencies approved by Medicaid. In Louisiana, patients can access the Louisiana Community Choices exemption. People who qualify for this program can pay for care provided in the patient's home to avoid being placed in a nursing home. You can learn more about these programs here. Most of the time, these services will be provided through a Medicaid exemption offered by your state, but they may be offered through other state Medicaid plan options.
To get paid to care for your loved one, some states may require that you become a certified Medicaid provider or meet other state requirements. The person receiving health care must meet income requirements and other eligibility requirements established by the state. For more information, contact Applied Self Direction. This organization maintains a list of state self-direction programs. You can also contact your state's director of Medicaid.
We pay caregivers through state Medicaid programs to help cover part of the costs of providing full-time care.
