Acquired Brain Injury Waiver
Purpose
This waiver is designed to provide services statewide to help people with an acquired brain injury to remain in their homes or other community based settings. Individuals are able to live as independently as possible with supportive services provided through this waiver.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be 18 Years of Age or older
- Have a documented brain injury
- Require nursing facility level of care
- Meet financial eligibility requirements for Medicaid
- Primary condition cannot be attributable to a mental illness.
Limitations
- Serves a limited number of individuals
- There is a waiting list to get on this waiver
- Individuals can use only those services they are assessed as needing
Waiver Services
- Chore Services
- Community Living Supports
- Companion Services
- Family Assistance and Support
- Homemaker Services
- Non-medical Transportation
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Respite Care
- Specialized Medical Equipment
- Structured Day Program
- Support Coordination
- Supported Employment