NHTD/TBI
Waiver Programs
What is NHTD?
The Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Medicaid Waiver (NHTD) is a New York State program that allows participants in need of long-term care help to coordinate their care in a private residence of their choice. Loved ones may take part in the participant's service plan and care. The program encourages health, wellness, safety, and integration into the community.
To be Eligible for the NHTD Medicaid Waiver, an Individual Must:
✓ Be capable of living in the community with needed assistance from available informal supports, non-Medicaid supports, and/or Medicaid.
✓ State Plan services need one or more waiver services.
✓ Be eligible for nursing home level of care.
✓ Be authorized to receive Medicaid Community-Based Long Term Care.
✓ Be at least 18 years of age or older.
✓ Be considered part of an aggregate group that can be cared for at less cost in the community than a similar group in a nursing home.
✓ Choose to live in the community as a participant in this waiver rather than in a nursing home.
What is TBI?
The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) waiver program is for individuals with a traumatic brain injury or stroke who want to recover safely at home and take part in their care decisions.
To be eligible for the TBI Medicaid Waiver, an Individual Must:
✓ Be a recipient of Medicaid coverage that supports community–based long–term care services;
✓ Have a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI);
✓ Be between the ages of 18 and 64 upon application to the waiver;
✓ Choose to participate in the waiver rather than reside in a nursing facility by signing the Freedom of Choice form. Application for Participation form and Service Coordination Selection form;
✓ Complete an Initial Service Plan and Application Packet in cooperation with a Service Coordinator and be approved by the Regional Resource Development Specialist (RRDS).