Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver program provides intensive services and supports to adults with acquired brain injuries working to re-enter community life. Services are provided exclusively in community settings.
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What services are available? |
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The following 14 services are funded:
- case management
- personal care
- companion services
- respite care
- environmental modifications
- behavior programming
- counseling and training
- structured day program
- specialized medical equipment and supplies
- prevocational services
- supported employment
- occupational therapy
- speech and language services
- community residential services (excluding room and board)
Upon completing the Map - 26 - ABI Program Application, clients will be transitioned to other community resources.
Note: For members interested in Consumer Directed Option Services for ABI, visit the DMS CDO Web page.
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How do I apply for Services? |
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To qualify for services, an individual must:
- have an acquired brain injury
- be between the ages of 21 and 65
- meet nursing facility level of care
- be expected to benefit from waiver services, and
- be financially eligible for Medicaid services
ABI Waiver program exclusions
The following conditions are not considered acquired brain injuries requiring specialized rehabilitation:
- A stroke treatable in a nursing facility providing routine rehabilitation services
- A spinal cord injury with no known or obvious injury to the intercranial central nervous system
- Progressive dementia or other mentally impairing condition of a chronic degenerative nature such as senile dementia, organic brain disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, alcoholism or other addiction
- Depression or psychiatric disorders with no known or obvious central nervous system damage
- Birth defects
- Mental retardation not associated with an acquired brain injury
- A condition which causes an individual to pose a level of danger or aggression which cannot be managed and treated in a community setting
Note: Special financial eligibility criteria for Medicaid are applied for this program.
To apply, first complete the Map - 26 - ABI Program Application. When funding becomes available, an allocation letter will be sent directing you to choose a case manager who will help you with the admissions process and the development of a plan of care.
You may obtain a listing of ABI Enrolled Providers in your area or contact the Acquired Brain Injury Branch at (502) 564-5198.
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