Waiver pilot program

Every injury to the brain has different effects or consequences. An injury to the brain caused by an external physical force resulting in total or partial functional disability, psychosocial impairment, or both, and meets all of the following criteria: a.

Involves an open or closed head injury. Resulted from a single event, or resulted from a series of events which may include multiple concussions. Occurs with or without a loss of consciousness at the time of injury. Results in impairments in one or more areas of the following functions: cognition; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problem-solving; sensory, perceptual, and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech.

Does not include brain injuries that are congenital or degenerative. The TBI Waiver provides an array of home and community based services, through a three-year Medicaid waiver pilot. The waiver is designed to provide an alternative to nursing facility care or specialty rehabilitation hospital care for eligible individuals with a traumatic brain injury. Medicaid-funded home- and community- based services and traditional health services include broad support services such as:. Eligibility criteria includes:.

To apply please call one of the providers listed below that serves your area and ask about applying for Expedited Waiver Eligibility. The following providers are approved to administer the Expedited Waiver Eligibility application and provide real-time approval.

Please contact the provider in your area and they will be able to assist you with application and answer questions about additional services that may be appropriate for you or your loved one.

Area 10 Agency on Aging W. Caregiver Homes of Indiana, Inc. LifeStream Services, Inc. Oasis at 56th W 56th St. Joseph Phone: , Email: info realservices. Find an IN. Breadcrumbs Aging Home Current: Expedited Waiver Eligibility Expedited Waiver Eligibility Some home- and community-based services providers are currently able to complete an expedited Medicaid and Aged and Disabled waiver application for Hoosiers who fit certain criteria.

Services provided Many aging individuals want to live at home as long as they can and sometimes need extra support to remain at home.

Medicaid-funded home- and community- based services and traditional health services include broad support services such as: Attendant Care can provide hands-on care to assist in activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, mobility, etc.

Community Transition Service can help pay for items that would be needed to allow someone to move out of a nursing facility and back home. This could include furniture, initial deposits, clothes, personal care items, etc. Health Care Coordination helps connect and coordinate both social and clinical services such as nutrition counseling and doctor visits.