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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Please contact our Referral Coordinator, Meghan Asciutto
610-280-0180 x109
668 Exton CommonsExton, PA 19341
More Information
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