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Family Caregiver Services by State

I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?

The ADRC is designed to empower people to make informed choices, streamline access to long-term supports and services and facilitates access to resources for older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

All Louisianans, especially older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Caregiver Eligibility

All Louisianans, especially older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Contact Information

877-340-9100

ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

https://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

Office of Aging and Adult Services/ Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)

http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/12/n/7

AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Aging and Adult Services Helpline (866) 758-5035

To identify contacts for your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), click here.

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Government program assists low-income adults who require nursing level of care to remain in the community by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Care management
– Personal emergency response system
– Home modifications
Also, assists residents of nursing homes return to the community, if they are able to do so safely, by managing the transition and providing the appropriate community based services.

*Individuals eligible for the EDA waiver may also be eligible for Long-Term Care-Personal Services (LT-PCs) waiver

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(877) 456-1146 TTY: (855) 296-0226

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Government Benefits and General Information

The ADRC is designed to empower people to make informed choices, streamline access to long-term supports and services and facilitates access to resources for older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

All Louisianans, especially older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Caregiver Eligibility

All Louisianans, especially older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Contact Information

877-340-9100

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – Louisiana

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Louisiana Answers

http://www.louisianaanswers.com/

Government website offers an online search tool to help consumers locate aging and disability services including:
– Telephone help lines
– Home and community based services
– Transportation
– Legal assistance
– Respite
– Hospice

(This list is not exhaustive, please visit website for information on more services)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(225) 342-7100

Louisiana County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/locations/

Contact Information

(225) 219-5000

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

http://www.vetaffairs.la.gov

Provides Louisiana’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(225) 219-5000 (877) 432-8982 (GEAUXVA)

Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(888) 342-6207

Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.

Contact Information

Toll-Free: 877-267-2323

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)

https://www.nrcnaa.org/

The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.

Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.

Contact Information

(800) 896-7628

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.

Contact Information

1-800-662-4357

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

https://www.ldi.la.gov/consumers/senior-health-shiip

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 259-5300

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Government program provides adult day health care to assist low-income adults who require nursing level of care remain in the community and avoid placement in a nursing home.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(877) 456-1146 TTY: (855) 296-0226

The ADRC is designed to empower people to make informed choices, streamline access to long-term supports and services and facilitates access to resources for older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

All Louisianans, especially older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Caregiver Eligibility

All Louisianans, especially older adults, caregivers, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Contact Information

877-340-9100

HomeCare Association of Louisiana (HCLA)

http://www.hclanet.org/

Provides information about in-home care and listings of in-home care agencies, members of HCLA.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Within Louisiana, call: (800) 283-4252 Outside Louisiana, call: (337) 231-0080

Long Term Care-Personal Care Services (LT-PCs) Waiver

https://ldh.la.gov/page/longterm-personal-care-services

Government program supplements other Medicaid waivers to assist older persons and adults with disabilities remain in their own homes by providing in-home care

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(877) 456-1146 TTY: (877) 544-9544 or Louisiana Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Office of Aging and Adult Services: (866) 758-5035

Government program assists low-income adults who require nursing level of care to remain in the community by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Care management
– Personal emergency response system
– Home modifications
Also, assists residents of nursing homes return to the community, if they are able to do so safely, by managing the transition and providing the appropriate community based services.

*Individuals eligible for the EDA waiver may also be eligible for Long-Term Care-Personal Services (LT-PCs) waiver

Care Recipient Eligibility

____

Caregiver Eligibility

____

Contact Information

(877) 456-1146 TTY: (855) 296-0226

Louisiana County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/locations/

Contact Information

(225) 219-5000

Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (LMHPCO)

http://www.lmhpco.org/

Provides information about end-of-life care. Its website includes a Find a Hospice search tool which allows users to locate hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(888) 546-1500 Within New Orleans, call: (504) 945-2414

Louisiana Statewide Independent Living Council

https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/silc

A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and referral
– Peer counseling
– Care management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Within Louisiana, call: (800) 579-5611 Outside Louisiana, call: (225) 219-7553 VRS: (888) 890-6996

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Association (PACE) – Louisiana

http://dhh.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/OAAS/publications/FactSheets/PACE_Fact-Sheet.pdf

PACE programs in Louisiana coordinate and provide the entire continuum of care and services to their older enrollees with chronic care needs to enable them to continue living safely in the community as long as possible. Care and services include:
– Adult day health care
– Medical care
– Home health care and personal care
– All necessary prescription drugs
– Social services
– Respite care
– Hospital and nursing home care when necessary

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

PACE Greater New Orleans: (504) 945-1531 PACE Baton Rouge: (225) 490-0604 PACE Lafayette: (337) 470-4500

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (LMHPCO)

http://www.lmhpco.org/

Provides information about end-of-life care. Its website includes a Find a Hospice search tool which allows users to locate hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(888) 546-1500 Within New Orleans, call: (504) 945-2414

Louisiana Nursing Home Association (LNHA)

http://www.lnha.org/

Provides information about nursing homes and offers directories of nursing home facilities in Louisiana. Database consists of facilities that are LNHA members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(225) 927-5642

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Louisiana

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/Louisiana-2023-1-1.pdf