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Services | HOME SERVICES
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Brain Injury Program Overview and Description
Illinois Department of Human Services, Department of Rehabilitation Services
The Illinois Department of Human Services-Office of Rehabilitation Services and Aabcor have worked together to give families the assistance their loved one needs.
The Brain Injury Program is a home service program designed to support adults and children who have survived a traumatic brain injury or have acquired a brain injury resulting from strokes, infection, motor vehicle accidents or other related causes.
Aabcor will be able to accept referrals from the IDHS / DRS for the Brain Injury Home Services Program and evaluate applicants eligibility.
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Program Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following definition of disability:
Medical diagnosis of acquired brain injury including: traumatic brain injury, infection (encephalitis, meningitis), anoxia, stroke, aneurysm, electrical injury, malignant neoplasm, and toxic encephalopathy.
The following conditions are not eligible for the Brain Injury Program:
Congenital disabilities such as cerebral palsy or epilepsy are not eligible diagnoses, nor are degenerative or neurologic disorders due to aging such as dementia, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.
Age:
There is no age criterion associated with the Brain Injury program. Persons of any age may be served, if otherwise eligible.
Other Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for Brain Injury services, you must be:
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a US Citizen or a legally admitted alien; |
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a legal resident of Illinois; |
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have a severe disability that will last at least 12 months or is permanent for life; and |
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be considered at imminent risk of institutionalization by in-home assessment which is called the Determination of Need (DON) |
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Case Management Function
In-Home Assessments:
Assessment of customer's eligibility and needs to get funds authorized for services. Assessments are completed after the referral is received.
In-Home Reassessments:
In-home reassessments to note changes in eligibility and needs for continuation of services and getting authorization of funds. This is completed every 6 months after the initial assessment.
Regular Phone Contact:
Regular phone contact with the customer/family to ensure proper delivery of services, motivation and problem solving. It is mandatory to make these calls a minimum of once a month.
Liaison:
Liaison with physicians, medical institutions, service providers & community agencies.
Maintaining Documents:
Maintaining documents as per the regulations for survey and audits by Department of Public Aid & Department of Rehabilitation Services.
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We will be happy to answer any of your questions on our brain injury services
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