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.

The human capacity for resilience is extraordinary, but when it comes to recovering from a brain injury, the journey can often seem insurmountable. For survivors, the road to independence and reintegration into society requires not only personal determination but also adequate systemic support. In the United States, one of the most vital lifelines for survivors of acquired brain injuries (ABI) is the Medicaid ABI Waiver program. However, a severe shortage of available waiver slots across the country, including Connecticut, has created a crisis for brain injury survivors and their families—a crisis that warrants urgent attention.