Information on AC's Public Benefits Work
In the area of public benefits, the Advocacy Center may be able to help Louisiana residents with legal issues related to:
- Medicaid
- Denial of eligibility, reduction or termination of services through home and community based services programs such as Long Term Personal Care Services (LTPCS), Community Choices Waiver (formerly EDA), and the New Opportunities Wavier (NOW).
- Issues related to Coordinated Care Networks, Louisiana's new managed care program
- Medicare* #
- Assistive Technology such as wheelchairs, communication devices or hearing aids funded by Medicare or Medicaid* #
- Food Stamps*
- Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)* #
- Veteran' Administration Benefits* #
The Advocacy Center’s Public Benefits Group addresses a number of issues and solicits input on our work throughout the year. Call or email for more information or to request help. Visit our survey page to share your opinion.
*For people over 60 living in Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Tammany Parishes only.
#For applicants and residents of nursing facilities and assisted living facilities and long term care ombudsmen.
Recent News -
5/11/12 - 02:11 PM by Pamela Fisher Update: Accessing Home Nursing Services for Children on Medicaid
Read more … Update: Accessing Home Nursing Services for Children on Medicaid
1/11/12 - 02:35 PM by Pamela Fisher Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) Issues Report on Privatization of Medicaid
Read more … Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) Issues Report on Privatization of Medicaid
12/13/11 - 04:35 PM by Pamela Fisher Changes Coming to Medicaid for Many Louisianians
Read more … Changes Coming to Medicaid for Many Louisianians

