Discover the Difference
The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Medicaid Waiver is part of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program overseen by the New York State Department of Health. This waiver program allows individuals with TBI or related diagnoses to receive care at home or in a community setting instead of a nursing facility.
Medicaid funding is used to provide a broad range of supportive services, designed to help each person remain safely and successfully integrated into the community. These services are ideal when informal caregivers, local agencies, or traditional Medicaid services alone are not enough.
The TBI Waiver helps individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury remain safely in their communities, reducing the need for institutional care.
This program is built on the belief that individuals with TBI deserve the same rights as anyone else—to make their own choices, manage risks, and live with dignity.
Each participant is assigned a Service Coordinator to help them access needed care and connect with educational, medical, social, and vocational resources.
TBI Enrollment Process
Enrolling in our TBI Services In New York service is designed to be straightforward and personalized, ensuring that you receive the care you need promptly and efficiently.
Call the RRDC
Reach out to your local Regional Resource Development Center (RRDC) and request to begin the TBI Waiver application process.
Nurse evaluation
A nurse from the RRDC will conduct a home visit to evaluate eligibility and recommend the level of services needed.
Select Agency
If approved, you can select a Service Coordination provider—such as Individual Home Care—to help create your Initial Service Plan (ISP) and begin care.
What People Say
“The team at Individual was so supportive. They guided both me and my niece through the Medicaid process so she could be paid for the care she gives me. We’re really grateful.”
“Everyone at Individual was very kind to me, they helped me and my niece apply for Medicaid so she can get compensated for taking care of me.”
Empowering Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
When it comes to the care of your loved ones, there are no compromises. Our dedicated team works side-by-side with you to ensure individualized care is always provided. Our warm and supportive approach puts our patient’s minds at ease and allows them more control over their own care.
FAQs
You provide the home, we provide the care. If you have any questions, let us know.