Q1) How long does initial licensing take for home health or hospice in Louisiana?
Timelines vary by application completeness and survey scheduling. The LDH health standards section is the sole licensing authority for both, and an application is not reviewed until required fees and forms are submitted, followed by a survey. Our checklists and document templates reduce back and forth so you are survey-ready sooner.
Q2) What is different about behavioral health service provider licensing?
Louisiana consolidated behavioral health facility licensure under the BHS provider license. Programs may offer mental health services, substance use treatment, or integrated services and must meet module-specific standards in the Louisiana administrative code. We provide BHS-ready policy sets and mock survey tools tailored to your service mix.
Q3) Do personal care attendant agencies need EVV and background checks?
Yes. PCS and related services use electronic visit verification, and agencies must ensure criminal background checks through the Louisiana State Police before hiring. Our HCBS PCA module kit includes EVV workflows, timekeeping, visit note templates, and background check attestations.
Q4) Is adult day health care the same as HCBS adult day care?
No, ADHC is a facility-based program with its own LDH license and an initial licensing survey. HCBS adult day care is an HCBS module under chapter 50. We help you determine the correct pathway and supply the right policy set for your chosen model.
Q5) What are Louisiana Medicaid enrollment basics for new agencies and DME suppliers?
Most providers complete a two-step online Medicaid enrollment via the provider enrollment portal. DME suppliers must meet Medicaid DME provider requirements, and if a home health agency wants to bill DME directly, it will need DME accreditation. Our Medicaid package walks you through forms, taxonomy, CAQH alignment, and MCO credentialing.
