Community Services
OBRA Waiver
The OBRA Waiver provides active treatment to persons with an Other Related Condition so they can remain in community settings and avoid nursing facility placement or relocate from a nursing facility to community settings. Persons with other related conditions are persons with severe physical disabilities manifesting at least three functional limitations, prior to age 22, in the following areas: mobility, communication, self-care, learning, self-direction and capacity for independent living. The disability must be expected to continue indefinitely.
Eligibility:
- 18 years or older
- Person with Other Related Conditions
- Medical Assistance eligible
- Needs two or more services
- Eligible for ICF/ORC Level of Care - which includes active aggressive treatment
Services Provided
- Resource Management
- Attendant Care Services
- Community Integration Training
- Funding for home modifications and equipment
- Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapies
- Visiting Nurse
- Non-medical transportation reimbursement
Counties Served: Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Mifflin, and Perry
For more information about OBRA Waiver, please contact UCP at (717) 737-3477 or send an e-mail.
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org
Updated: 08/23/2006
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