Self-directed services under Connecticut’s ABI Waiver offer choice and flexibility, but may also present challenges for individuals living with cognitive and executive functioning impairments following brain injury. This article explores key considerations including caregiver reliance, administrative responsibilities, contingency planning, training, and advocacy demands. Learn how different service models within Connecticut’s Medicaid system impact brain injury survivors and how The Supported Living Group provides structured, agency-supported ABI services to promote stability, independence, and continuity of care.

Many brain injury survivors in Connecticut are never informed about the ABI Waiver at the time of injury and later face waitlists that can extend several years before services begin. This article explores why awareness of the Connecticut ABI Waiver remains limited, the structural reasons behind long wait times, how individuals are often redirected into less specialized programs such as PCA Waiver, Community First Choice, and elder care services, and what systemic changes are needed. Learn how The Supported Living Group supports ABI survivors through both waiver and private pay services while navigating these gaps in care.

Navigating Medicaid asset limits can be one of the most confusing aspects of applying for Connecticut's ABI Waiver II Program. Whether you are a brain injury survivor, family member, conservator, or caregiver, understanding how savings, inheritances, settlements, retirement accounts, and other financial resources may impact eligibility is critical. This comprehensive guide explains the basics of Connecticut Medicaid financial eligibility, common mistakes to avoid, and strategies for planning ahead while seeking access to community-based brain injury services. Learn how the ABI Waiver helps Connecticut residents with traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, anoxia, and other acquired brain injuries remain independent in the community, and discover how The Supported Living Group supports individuals and families throughout the ABI Waiver application process.

Looking for trusted traumatic brain injury (TBI) resources in Connecticut? This comprehensive guide from The Supported Living Group (SLG), Connecticut's leading non-medical brain injury support provider, highlights essential resources for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and families. Explore information on TBI recovery, ABI Waiver services, vocational rehabilitation, caregiver support, employment accommodations, concussion education, and community-based brain injury programs. Whether you are navigating life after a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or acquired brain injury, discover the tools, organizations, and support networks that can help maximize independence, recovery, and quality of life throughout Connecticut and beyond.

Navigating Connecticut's ABI Waiver Program can be challenging, particularly when it comes to understanding Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and how they impact eligibility. This comprehensive guide explores the six core ADLs, how traumatic and acquired brain injuries can affect a person's ability to complete them safely and independently, and why cognitive impairments are often overlooked during assessments. Whether you are a brain injury survivor, family member, caregiver, conservator, or rehabilitation professional, this article provides valuable insight into ABI Waiver eligibility, community-based supports, and the realities of living with a brain injury in Connecticut.

The discussion around brain injuries in contact sports has become increasingly prevalent, with growing concerns about the long-term effects of concussions and repetitive head trauma. However, recent research suggests that media coverage may sometimes exaggerate these risks, leading to heightened public anxiety.