New York State Waiver Services

Advocate Homecare is proud to be approved by the New York State Department of Health to provide comprehensive waiver services. We specialize in assisting individuals enrolled in the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Nursing Home Transition Diversion (NHTD) Waiver Programs, helping them navigate emotional and physical challenges to live successfully in the community.

Service Coordination

At Advocate Homecare, Service Coordination begins with a relationship. From your very first step into the Care coordination , your Service Coordinator gets to know you, your family, your goals, and what matters most to you.

The person who develops your Initial Service Plan stays with you for as long as you choose—providing one familiar, trusted point of support throughout your journey. No unnecessary handoffs. No starting over with someone new. Just consistent, person-centered support from someone who knows you.

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Positive Behavioral Supports

For individuals whose behavioral responses may jeopardize their ability to live independently, our providers perform positive interventions. We help clients recognize ineffective behaviors and develop a detailed, holistic treatment plan to improve behavioral regulation.

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Independent Living Skills Training

One-on-one support provided in the home or community to increase independence. We help individuals build practical skills such as cooking, shopping, banking, medication management, self-care, and use of community transportation.

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Community Integration Counseling

Confidential counseling designed for individuals and families coping with altered abilities. We assist individuals with the emotional challenges of adjusting to community life after sustaining an injury and help navigate changes in personal relationships.

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NYS Waiver Service

FAQs

  • Both are New York State Medicaid waiver programs designed to help individuals live safely in their communities rather than in institutions. The TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Waiver is specifically for individuals recovering from or living with brain injuries. The NHTD (Nursing Home Transition and Diversion) Waiver is geared toward seniors and individuals with physical disabilities, providing the in-home care and support necessary to avoid nursing home placement.

  • Think of a Service Coordinator as your dedicated case manager and personal advocate. They work closely with you and your family to identify what support services you need, help you navigate the waiver enrollment process, and meet with you on a monthly basis to ensure your medical, social, and in-home supports are working together flawlessly.

  • To be truly effective, our Independent Living Skills Training happens exactly where you need it: in your home and out in your local community. Our providers offer one-on-one support for practical tasks like cooking your own meals, managing money at your local bank, and safely navigating community transportation.

  • Absolutely. Through our Positive Behavioral Supports program, we assist individuals whose behavioral responses are making independent living difficult. We work together to identify ineffective habits and create a holistic, actionable treatment plan to improve emotional regulation and communication.

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