New Opportunities Waiver

Many people do not realize that they are eligible for NOW Waivers, which are one of the government’s programs that allow care services to be offered by an in-home care assistant who would otherwise require institutionalization. These are known as Home and Community Based Services Waiver programs. Although the demand for these services is high, there is a first-come, first-serve waiver that puts individuals who meet the criteria in Louisiana on an RFSR – Request for Services Register for (DD) Developmental Disabilities.

If you wish to be added to this registry, you should contact your local (OCDD) Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities office within your particular community or parish. You cannot begin the waiver process until there is an opportunity available. However, upon acceptance, you will be assessed based on medical and financial considerations.

The (NOW) New Opportunities Waiver is intended for those people whose wellbeing and welfare can be benefitted by in-home care support to assist with activities of daily living.