The Residential Options Waiver (ROW) is a program in Louisiana designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in transitioning from Intermediate Care Facilities to living independently within their communities. Established in 2009, the ROW provides services to individuals of all ages who are eligible for waiver services from the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD). Each participant’s annual budget is determined based on an assessment of their support needs.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the ROW, an individual must:

• Meet Louisiana Medicaid eligibility requirements.
• Have a developmental disability that manifested before the age of 22, as defined by Louisiana Revised Statute 28:451.2.
• Obtain a Statement of Approval from the OCDD.
• Meet the Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) level of care criteria.

Priority for ROW opportunities is given to certain groups, such as individuals with IDD who currently receive services through the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) Community Choices Waiver or Adult Day Health Care Waiver programs and have an approved OCDD Statement of Approval.

Services Provided:

The ROW offers a range of services aimed at promoting independence and community integration, including:

• Support coordination
• Community living supports
• Companion care
• Shared living services
• Host home services
• Respite care
• Personal emergency response systems
• One-time transition services

These services are designed to assist individuals in living independently and participating fully in their communities.

For more detailed information about the ROW, including application procedures and comprehensive service descriptions, you can visit the Louisiana Department of Health’s official page on the Residential Options Waiver.

To lear more acronyms, check our IDD Acronyms and Terms Glossary.