Acquired Brain Injury Network Of Pennsylvania, Inc.

CAUTION

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. 

GOVERNOR RENDELL'S EXECUTIVE ORDER # 2006 09

Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilties

Governor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities

Governor's Office for People with Disabilities, Edward Butler, Executive Director, 866-229-9337

Contact Ed Butler for help with any disability issues.

STATE PROGRAMS

STATE PROGRAMS - CHART

STATE PROGRAMS - EXPLANATION OF CHART

PUBLIC PROGRAMS - Descriptions and contact information

1. Assistive technology lending library - at The Institute on Disabilities, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA at http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs/assistive/atlend/index.htm.

2. Attendant Care Program (or sliding scale Act 150) - Waiver program  for those on Medicaid who need assistance. Age 18 or older - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/PhysicalDisabilities/AttendantCare/
003673957.htm

3. Centers for Independent Living - Many around the state - a wide array of services for adults with disabilities. Go to: http://www.pcil.net/. You will be amazed at the tree house.

4. CommCare Waiver - Waiver program for those on Medicaid who need assistance. Age 18 or older, disabled by a traumatic brain injury - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/PhysicalDisabilities/003670178.htm.

5. Drug Education - Philadelphia Police Department Heads Up Program - provides drug education in schools to prevent brain injury - www.ppdonline.org/prev/prev_headsup.php. To schedule, call (215) 685-1120 or 1121.

6. Early Intervention - for children age 0 - 3 years - www.oit.state.pa.us/accessiblepa/cwp/view.asp?A=2&Q=43529.   

7. Early Intervention - for children age 3 - 5 years - http://www.mycitymyplace.com/earlyintervention.htm

8. Head Injury Program of the Department of Health - includes one year of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation to a maximum of $100,000 in services. The TBI must have occurred after July 2, 1985 and you must be 21 or older. For  information, go to www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/lib/health/familyhealth/Pre-enrollFlyer.pdf. Asset and income limits apply. You will have help in completing your application. Call 1-866-412-4755.

9. Housing & Home modifications - http://www.oit.state.pa.us/accessiblepa/cwp/view.asp?A=2&Q=29340

10. Independence Waiver - Waiver program for those on Medicaid who need assistance. Age 18 or older, all disabilities - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/PhysicalDisabilities/003670178.htm.  

11. Medical Access - Also called Medicaid and Medical Assistance. Pays for all children under 21 who are disabled regardless of parent income or assets. Parents only provide a few pay stubs if they are working. A special program allows hospital social workers to expedite applications for disabled children. Also covers adults and children with low income and asset, whether or not they 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 Pennsylvania  www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MedicalAssistance/003670296.htm. Apply for Medical Access on-line at www.compass.state.pa.us - or at your County Assistance Office - http://www.accessplus.org/CAO.aspx. The state may pay private insurance premiums for your child to save the state money: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/PartnersProviders/MedicalAssistance/DoingBusiness/
003670053.htm

12. Mental retardation services - for those with an IQ under 70 prior to age 22 - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MentalRetardation/
And the Consolidated Waiver for those age 3 or older - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MentalRetardation/003671640.htm
Also the Person/Family Directed Support Waiver for age 3 and older - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MedicalAssistance/SuppServWaivers/
003671641.htm

13. Michael Dallas Waiver - Waiver program for those on Medicaid who need assistance. Any age, dependent on technology - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MedicalAssistance/SuppServWaivers/
003671490.htm

14. OBRA Waiver - Waiver program for those on Medicaid who need assistance. Age 18 or older, disabled prior to age 22, all disabilities - http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/PhysicalDisabilities/003670178.htm.

15. 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.

16. Social Security has three programs. SS is Social Security retirement which includes Medicare beginning at age 65. SSD is Social Security Disability which is available for disabled workers. SSI or Supplemental Security Income is available to those with low income. Those getting SSD wait 24 months for Medicare coverage. Medicare available to disabled  adults 18 and older and dependent children under age 18.  Both Part A and Part B of Medicare include in-home services. For Medicare coverage questions, call 1-800-633-4227. For Medicare denials, call 1-800-322-1914.
To apply, go to: http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=326  .  

17. Transportation - http://www.oit.state.pa.us/accessiblepa/cwp/browse.asp?A=2&Q=15891