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DISCLAIMER
This information about services may not be complete or accurate. In addition, each program has requirements that may change without notice. For accurate information, please contact these resources with your questions.
STATE PROGRAMS - EXPLANATION OF CHART
PUBLIC PROGRAMS - Descriptions and contact information
1. Medical Access - Also called Medicaid and Medical Assistance. Pays for adult and childrens medical care if certain income and asset requirements are met. Pays for all children under 21 who are disabled. Federal law requires Pennsylvania to provide all necessary services to children on Medicaid, including brain injury rehabilitation. See Section 1396(d)(r)(5) Early & Periodic Screening Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) for required services to children. General information at http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/LowInc/MedAssistance/MAEligibility/003670295.htm. Apply on-line at https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/PGM/ASP/SC001.asp. Or apply at your County Assistance Office - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/General/AboutDPW/DPWOrganization/OIM/003670281.htm.
2. Social Security - Disability income (SSD) and low income (SSI) programs. Those getting SSD wait 24 months for Medicare coverage. Applies to adults 18 and older and dependent children under age 18. http://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/.
3. Head Injury Program - One year of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation to those who qualify. Information at http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=179&q=232536. Asset and income limits apply. Age 21 or older. You will have help in completing your application. Offered by the Department of Health. Call 1-866-412-4755.
4. Waiver programs for those on Medicaid who need additional assistance:
Attendant Care Program or Act 150 - age 18 to 59, all disabilities - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Disable/AttendantCare/003670176.htm.
CommCare Waiver - age 21 or older, disabled by a traumatic brain injury - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Disable/HomeCommServices/003670179.htm.
Independence Waiver - age 18 or older, all disabilities - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Disable/HomeCommServices/003670931.htm and the CMS letter authorizing renewal of the Independence Waiver with a list of services at Independence Waiver Renewal.
Michael Dallas Waiver - any age, dependent on technology, all disabilities - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/health/accesshealthcare/suppservwaivers/003671490.htm.
OBRA Waiver - age 18 or older, disabled prior to age 22, all disabilities - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Disable/HomeCommServices/003670916.htm and the CMS letter authorizing renewal of the Independence Waiver with a list of services at OBRA Waiver Renewal.
5. Mental retardation services - for those with an IQ under 70 prior to age 22 - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Disable/MentalRetardationServices/. And the Consolidated Waiver for those age 3 or older - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Disable/HomeCommServices/003671640.htm. Also the Person/Family Directed Support Waiver for age 3 and older - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Disable/HomeCommServices/003671641.htm.
6. Early Intervention - for children under age 5 - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Child/EarlyIntervention/.
5. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation - Regional OVR Offices provide assessment, training, placement, and job coaching for those with from brain injury. There are requirements, including the capacity for competitive employment within 18 months. Further help is available, if needed, after discharge from the program. Go to http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/browse.asp?a=128&bc=0&c=27855 and click on the map for a local office.
6. Assistive technology lending library - The Hiram G. Andrews Center at http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?A=128&QUESTION_ID=188254.
7. Housing & Home modifications - http://www.accessiblepa.state.pa.us/AccessiblePA/cwp/browse.asp?a=2&bc=0&c=15876&accessiblepaNav=|244|
9. Transportation - http://www.accessiblepa.state.pa.us/AccessiblePA/cwp/browse.asp?a=2&bc=0&c=15891&accessiblepaNav=|244|
