The Department of Public Welfare offers several different waiver programs that fund services for individuals who may qualify.

Re-opening of theHome and Community Waivers

Stacey HenrichMain Line Rehabilitation Associates

They have recently re-opened the OBRA and COMMCare waivers, which have been closed to new enrollees for the last few years.

What does this mean?◦ More people are now able to gain access to

services that allow them to live as independently as possible within their community.

Designed to avoid eventual nursing home placement by receiving therapy services that enable someone to live more independently in their homes and communities.

To be eligible, you must be: A resident of Pennsylvania  Age 18-59  *even if they are still in school Have a severe developmental physical disability requiring

an Intermediate Care Facility/Other Related Conditions (ICF/ORC) level of care 

The disability must result in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following major life activities: ◦ Self-care, communication, learning, mobility, self-direction

and capacity for independent living.   Meet the financial requirements as determined by your

local County Assistance Office

OBRA Waiver

Serves people who have a diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury and are eligible for nursing home services but live in their own homes. Allows individuals to receive community-based services in an effort to prevent admission to nursing homes.

To be eligible, you must be: A Pennsylvania resident 21 years of age or older Have a medically determinable diagnosis of traumatic

brain injury and require a Nursing Facility (NF) level of care

Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local County Assistance Office

COMMCare Waiver

Anticipating approximately 1100 additional people to be able to access services.

OBRA waiting list – 16 people COMMCare waiting list- 125 people Individuals previously on waiting lists have been

contacted and assessments for re-evaluations have been scheduled.

Began to process applications for those who have recently applied.

NOT based on first come first served – two tiered priority system◦ People currently in nursing homes or imminent risk of placement◦ Everyone else in order of entry onto waiting list

Current Update

Services available may include: Adult Daily Living Accessibility Adaptations, Equipment, Technology and Medical

Supplies  Community Integration  Community Transition Services  Financial Management Services Home Health Non-Medical Transportation  Personal Assistance Services    Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)  Prevocational Services  Residential Habilitation Services Respite   Service Coordination Structured Day Habilitation Services  Supported Employment Therapeutic and Counseling Services 

Services

Created to offer students a chance to develop and apply new skills in a variety of different settings with a focus on

social and functional skill development.

Develop social, functional, cognitive, vocational, academic skills and community experiences.

The STEPS summer group program will meet

Monday through Friday 12:30-4:30pm

Individuals can also receive One-on-One Services

Services are individualized and can be combined with 1:1 therapy to create a full day program

Register by: May 1st, 2014STEPS is located at 669 Exton Commons, Exton, PA 19341.

STEPS Summer Program

Please contact our Referral Coordinator, Meghan Asciutto

610-280-0180 x109

668 Exton CommonsExton, PA 19341

www.mainline-rehab.commcahalan@mainline-rehab.com

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