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Traumatic Brain Injury
Louisiana Programs & Resources

Programs, waivers, and services specifically relevant to people living with traumatic or acquired brain injuries.

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Where to start

Apply to these as early as possible. Many have waitlists — getting on them during or right after your hospital stay is critical.

Louisiana Department of Health

THI Trust Fund Program

The Traumatic Head Injury Trust Fund provides direct financial assistance for people with traumatic brain injuries. Covered services include personal care, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, home modifications, community support, and independent living skills. This is a grant, not a loan. Funding is limited — apply early.

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Medicaid Waiver — Louisiana

NOW Waiver (New Opportunities Waiver)

Louisiana's primary Medicaid waiver for adults with physical or developmental disabilities injured or diagnosed at age 21 or younger. Covers personal care attendant (PCA) services — meaning you can hire someone you trust and pay them through the program. Also covers assistive technology and home modifications.

🎂 For individuals whose disability onset was at age 21 or younger.

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Medicaid Waiver — Louisiana

ROW Waiver (Residential Options Waiver)

Supports adults with disabilities who want to live in the community rather than a nursing facility. Covers personal care, supported living, assistive technology, respite, and more.

🎂 For individuals whose disability onset was after age 21.

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Medicaid Waiver — OAAS

Community Choices Waiver (CCW)

For adults ages 21–64 with adult-onset disabilities at risk of nursing home placement. Provides an individualized service budget covering personal care, home modifications, assistive technology, home-delivered meals, caregiver respite, and support coordination.

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Additional Programs

Office of Aging & Adult Services

OAAS HCBS

Home and Community Based Services to help individuals with brain injuries remain at home. Services include personal care, homemaker assistance, adult day care, and respite care.

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PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

For individuals 55+ who meet nursing facility level of care. Coordinates the full range of health and personal care services in the community. Available in select Louisiana parishes.

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Medicaid — Louisiana

Nursing Facility Services

When care needs exceed what can safely be provided at home, Louisiana Medicaid covers nursing facility placement. Home and community-based alternatives like CCW, ROW, or PACE should always be explored first.

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Vocational

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)

Helps people with TBI reenter the workforce. Can fund assistive technology, job coaching, adaptive equipment, and college tuition — often at no cost.

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What is a Support Coordinator?

Once enrolled in a Medicaid waiver program like NOW or ROW, you're assigned a support coordinator — or you can choose your own. This person becomes your advocate inside the system: they meet with you regularly, help identify services, submit requests, and follow up with providers on your behalf.

Blossom Support Coordination

My personal recommendation. Their team understands the waiver system thoroughly and genuinely works to get clients the services and equipment they qualify for.

  • Helps you navigate NOW and ROW waiver services from the start
  • Submits requests for assistive technology, medical devices, and supplies
  • Advocates for home modifications covered by the waiver
  • Covered 100% by your Medicaid waiver — no out-of-pocket cost
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How to request them: When applying for a NOW or ROW waiver, you'll be asked to select a support coordination agency. You can request Blossom by name.

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Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who gets it. Schedule a free one-on-one video consultation — from setting up your first Alexa device to navigating the waiver application process.

What we can cover together

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    Alexa smart home setup — what to buy, how to connect everything, and building routines
  • 👓
    GLASSOUSE pairing and configuration
  • Permobil and wheelchair questions — models, seating, and funding
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    Louisiana waiver programs — what to apply for, in what order, and who to call
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    Computer and phone access — head control, switch access, and Mac accessibility
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    General guidance for someone newly injured who just needs to talk to someone who understands
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