Download - Re-opening of the Home and Community Waivers Stacey Henrich Main Line Rehabilitation Associates
The Department of Public Welfare offers several different waiver programs that fund services for individuals who may qualify.
Re-opening of theHome and Community Waivers
Stacey HenrichMain Line Rehabilitation Associates
They have recently re-opened the OBRA and COMMCare waivers, which have been closed to new enrollees for the last few years.
What does this mean?◦ More people are now able to gain access to
services that allow them to live as independently as possible within their community.
Designed to avoid eventual nursing home placement by receiving therapy services that enable someone to live more independently in their homes and communities.
To be eligible, you must be: A resident of Pennsylvania Age 18-59 *even if they are still in school Have a severe developmental physical disability requiring
an Intermediate Care Facility/Other Related Conditions (ICF/ORC) level of care
The disability must result in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following major life activities: ◦ Self-care, communication, learning, mobility, self-direction
and capacity for independent living. Meet the financial requirements as determined by your
local County Assistance Office
OBRA Waiver
Serves people who have a diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury and are eligible for nursing home services but live in their own homes. Allows individuals to receive community-based services in an effort to prevent admission to nursing homes.
To be eligible, you must be: A Pennsylvania resident 21 years of age or older Have a medically determinable diagnosis of traumatic
brain injury and require a Nursing Facility (NF) level of care
Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local County Assistance Office
COMMCare Waiver
Anticipating approximately 1100 additional people to be able to access services.
OBRA waiting list – 16 people COMMCare waiting list- 125 people Individuals previously on waiting lists have been
contacted and assessments for re-evaluations have been scheduled.
Began to process applications for those who have recently applied.
NOT based on first come first served – two tiered priority system◦ People currently in nursing homes or imminent risk of placement◦ Everyone else in order of entry onto waiting list
Current Update
Services available may include: Adult Daily Living Accessibility Adaptations, Equipment, Technology and Medical
Supplies Community Integration Community Transition Services Financial Management Services Home Health Non-Medical Transportation Personal Assistance Services Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) Prevocational Services Residential Habilitation Services Respite Service Coordination Structured Day Habilitation Services Supported Employment Therapeutic and Counseling Services
Services
Created to offer students a chance to develop and apply new skills in a variety of different settings with a focus on
social and functional skill development.
Develop social, functional, cognitive, vocational, academic skills and community experiences.
The STEPS summer group program will meet
Monday through Friday 12:30-4:30pm
Individuals can also receive One-on-One Services
Services are individualized and can be combined with 1:1 therapy to create a full day program
Register by: May 1st, 2014STEPS is located at 669 Exton Commons, Exton, PA 19341.
STEPS Summer Program
Please contact our Referral Coordinator, Meghan Asciutto
610-280-0180 x109
668 Exton CommonsExton, PA 19341
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