Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are Medicaid-funded programs that provide healthcare and support services to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or aging-related needs. These services allow recipients to receive care in their homes or community rather than in institutional facilities, which are also funded by Medicaid, such as nursing homes, hospitals, and Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).
HCBS can include:
- Personal care assistance (help with bathing, dressing, and eating)
- Skilled nursing services
- Therapy (physical, occupational, or speech)
- Respite care for family caregivers
- Home modifications (such as wheelchair ramps)
- Transportation services
- Support for independent living
HCBS aims to promote independence, improve quality of life, and reduce reliance on institutional care.
Contact the Acadiana Area Human Resources District to learn more about HCBS in the Acadiana area of south-central Louisiana.
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