Acquired Brain Injury (Individuals and Families)
1. Survey of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): Injured Individuals and Their Families
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We are collecting information about the knowledge and use of the Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver for people who have Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI). This survey will help us understand how many people with ABI know about and/or have accessed the waiver.
The State of Colorado has a Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver program that allows persons with brain injuries (ages 16 to 64) to access Medicaid benefits that promote an early discharge from a hospital or rehabilitation facility. The services offered under the waiver include the following:
* Specialized medical equipment and supplies
* Behavioral management
* Day treatment
* Home modifications
* Mental health counseling
* Non-medical transportation
* Personal care
* Respite care
* Substance abuse counseling
* Supported living
* Transitional living
* Personalized emergency response system
* Independent Living Skills Training
Annually, the state assists about 300 individuals through the waiver program, and there are about 500 available waiver spots.