Why the TBI Waiver

Independence, on
your terms.

Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury can reshape what daily life looks like. The TBI waiver starts from a simple idea: support should make independence possible, not take it away.

What the TBI Waiver Is

Home and Community-Based Services for adults with TBI.

The Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waiver for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (HCBS/TBI) is administered by the New York State Department of Health. It uses Medicaid funding to help people with TBI live successfully in the community instead of in an institution.

Participants must be between 18 and 64 years old and have a diagnosis of TBI or a related diagnosis.

The waiver becomes an option when informal support and other Medicaid services aren’t enough to keep someone safely in the community. It can also apply when the waiver is a more efficient use of Medicaid funds.

The philosophy behind the program

People living with Traumatic Brain Injury have the same rights as anyone else. They should be in control of their own lives, with the freedom to take on, manage, and learn from risks.

You’re not navigating alone

Every TBI waiver participant is paired with a Service Coordinator. Your coordinator helps you access services within the program and connects you with other local, state, and federally funded educational, vocational, social, medical, and other services.

Enrollment

How to enroll in the TBI waiver.

Call the RRDC.

Request the waiver program from the Regional Resource Development Center.

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Nurse evaluation.

A nurse from the RRDC visits to evaluate whether you’re eligible.

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Choose your agency.

Once you’re deemed eligible, choose a Service Coordination agency like Regency to assist with your Initial Service Plan (ISP) and get services started.

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FAQs

Common questions about the TBI waiver.

Yes. TBI is a Medicaid waiver program, so active Medicaid is required to enroll and must be maintained while you’re in the program.

Yes. Each participant must be between the ages of 18 and 64 and have a diagnosis of TBI or a related diagnosis.

No. The TBI Waiver Program is covered 100% by Medicaid. As long as your Medicaid stays active, there is no cost to you.

Service Coordination; Assistive Technology; Community Integration Counseling; Community Transitional Services; Congregate and Home Delivered Meals; Environmental Modification Services; Home and Community Support Services; Home Visits by Medical Personnel; Independent Living Skills Training; Moving Assistance; Nutritional Counseling and Educational Services; Peer Mentoring; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports; Respiratory Therapy; Respite Services; Structured Day Program Services; and Wellness Counseling Services.
What Our Clients Say

Real reviews from the families we serve.

Only wonderful things to say about Regency Health Care! The care, the staff, and the entire office experience have all been exceptional. Everyone is compassionate, professional, and truly goes above and beyond. You can feel how much they genuinely care about their clients and families.

I highly recommend Regency if you need care for an elderly family member or loved one. Don’t hesitate to reach out and ask about the services they provide throughout NYC. I went into the office and they took care of me immediately, making the entire experience easy and welcoming.

From day one, we noticed that ‘patient care management is our priority’ was more than just a slogan—it was truly their standard. Their dedication to patient care, along with their experience in senior care, gave our family the peace of mind we needed.

Regency is definitely one of the best home care agencies out there. They have great customer service and are always going above and beyond to make sure their patients receive the quality care, attention, and support they need and deserve.

This is the best service I’ve ever had. The staff at the front desk were incredibly helpful, and their supervisor, Yolanda, was very kind and took the time to answer all of my questions.

As a Case Manager, I refer my clients to Regency Health Care because they truly value their patients and provide quality care. The staff works as a team to ensure patients’ needs are met and consistently goes above and beyond.

My grandmother has been with Regency for two years and receives 24-hour care. We’ve always had wonderful aides who take great care of her. I would highly recommend Regency to anyone in need of home care services.

Talk to a Service Coordinator.

We have walked many TBI families through this process. Call us and we’ll explain what the next step looks like for you.