The NHTD Waiver provides personalized services like home modifications, assistive technology, and in-home support to ensure participants can safely stay in their homes while receiving the care they need. The program is focused on helping individuals live as independently as possible in the community.
Service coordination in the NHTD Waiver Program ensures that participants receive continuous and comprehensive care. A service coordinator works with participants to develop personalized care plans, access services, and navigate community resources, ensuring all needs are met.
Yes, family members can often provide care under the NHTD Waiver, but there are guidelines and approval processes in place. The service coordinator will help determine if a family member qualifies as a caregiver, ensuring all care meets program standards.
While traditional Medicaid services are available to eligible individuals, the NHTD Waiver is specifically designed to help those who would otherwise need nursing home care transition to or stay in their communities. The waiver provides additional services, such as community integration counseling, peer mentoring, and assistive technology, to support independent living.
The TBI Waiver covers individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries after the age of 18, whether caused by accidents, falls, strokes, or other traumatic events. The program provides services to help participants recover and live independently.
The TBI Waiver offers cognitive rehabilitation services aimed at helping participants regain lost cognitive functions, such as memory, problem-solving, and attention. These services are tailored to the specific needs of each individual, aiding in their recovery and adjustment to community life.
Yes, respite care is available through the TBI Waiver Program. This service offers temporary relief for primary caregivers by providing care for the participant, allowing family members or caregivers time to rest or attend to other responsibilities.
Peer mentoring is a key feature of the TBI Waiver Program. It connects participants with individuals who have successfully transitioned to community living after a brain injury. Mentors provide guidance, support, and encouragement, helping participants adapt to their new circumstances and live independently.