The Unseen Crisis: Limited ABI Waiver Slots and Their Impact on Brain Injury Survivors.

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.