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Independent Care Waiver

Designed for people with physical disabilities or traumatic brain injuries. For persons age 21-64 years of age who has severe physical disabilities and/or traumatic brain injury and requires a level of care that is typically provided in a hospital or nursing home.

You can apply while residing in a facility or if you are at risk of being institutionalized if you do not obtain the appropriate care in your home or community.

Processed through Georgia Medical Care Foundation.

Develop a plan of care that spells out the services needed.

Has a cause management component.

Services provided include:

Case Management
Companion Services
Counseling
Emergency Response System
Environmental Modifications
Homemaker Services
Occupational Therapy
Personal Care Services
Skilled Nursing
Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies

For more information on the waiver or to apply, contact one of the following two agencies:

Department of Medical Assistance
Independent Care Waiver Program
Georgia Department of Community Health
Division of Medical Assistance
2 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3159
(404) 657-5465

Georgia Medical Care Foundation
Director, Independent Care Waiver Program
57 Executive Park South, N.E., Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0411



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