Commcare Waiver

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Government program assists adults with Traumatic Brain Injury who require nursing level care (as provided by a special rehabilitation facility*) to remain in the community by providing home and community based services, including:
- Care management
- In-home care
- Respite
- Adult day care
- Home modifications
- Transportation
- Counseling
- Vocational rehabilitation

* In the state of PA, a nursing facility is a special rehabilitation facility (SRF) if more than 70% of the residents have a neurological/neuromuscular diagnosis and severe functional limitations

Website: 
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=733697&mode=2
Phone: 

(866) 286-3636
or
(717) 787-8091

Caregiver Eligibility: 

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Care Recipient Eligibility: 

Multiple requirements:
- Adults age 21 and older
- Low income (Medicaid eligible)
- Have a diagnosis of TBI
- Experience substantial limitation in performing activities of everyday life
- Require nursing level of care (as provided by a special rehabilitation facility*)

* In the state of PA, a nursing facility is aspecial rehabilitation facility (SRF) if more than 70% of its residents have a neurological/neuromuscular diagnosis and severe functional limitations

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=733697&mode=2