The resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Health to create and implement an institutional special needs plan (I-SNP) aimed at providing comprehensive care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These individuals often face complex challenges and fragmented care, leading to poor health outcomes and inefficient use of resources. The proposed I-SNP would integrate Medicare and Medicaid benefits under a unified care model, offering a range of services including medical and behavioral health care, long-term support, rehabilitation, and vocational assistance. The plan emphasizes innovative approaches such as integrated health records and mobile health teams, with a focus on quality and accountability through value-based payment models and independent oversight.

The resolution calls for a phased rollout of the I-SNP, starting in high-need areas and expanding statewide, with collaboration from the ARC of Louisiana and other stakeholders. It also requests that the Louisiana Department of Health work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to secure necessary waivers for aligning long-term services with Medicare benefits. Successful implementation of this plan is expected to improve health outcomes, enhance independence and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, increase caregiver satisfaction, and generate significant cost savings for state and federal healthcare programs.