New HCBS rate increases are set to take effect October 1, 2026, including an increase to the DSP wage floor.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has announced new rate increases for some Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).

The new rates will begin October 1, 2026.

The increases are based on the 2025 HCBS Rate Study, funding approved by the Louisiana Legislature, and feedback from stakeholders.