Respite Care Assistance Program

Receive funding for in-home or day program care, determined based on level-of-support required.

How It Works:

Must have proof of brain injury from a medical provider
Must not receive assistance from any Medicaid Waiver (e.g. Acquired Brain Injury Waiver, Acquired Brain Injury Long Term Care Waiver, Home and Community Based Waivers, and the Michelle P. Waiver)
Must require 24/7 supervision/assistance
Must reside in our service area

In-home respite care for a yearly total not to exceed $1,700 (equivalent of 1x four-hour service/month)
Day program care for a yearly total not to exceed $1,000
Please be aware, should you be approved BAINK, would be assisting you in paying for your respite care bill, BIANK would NOT be the responsible party, and you will be responsible for any additional amounts.

Apply for the program
- You can apply online OR download and print a paper application above.
- Be sure to include proof brain injury from a medical provider.
- Call 859-379-8230 or email admin@biank.org for more assistance. Someone will reach out to you after your application has been through the approval process.

Level of Care Determination
- Homebound individuals automatically qualify for in-home respite services from a partner private duty agency.
- Individuals who are not homebound must provide proof of a phone call or visit to a local day program.
- Individuals may also be directed to the NKADD to determine if they qualify for Medicaid Waiver services.

Assistance
- Once approved, BIANK will reach out to you to communicate the monthly amount you are approved for.
- While the total amount can be paid in one lump sum after services have been received, the amount can also be paid in monthly installments.
- Applicants will be required to submit a bill, invoice, or receipt in order to receive assistance.
- Please be aware that an approval may lapse if the applicant is no longer actively using the services to allow for others to enter the program.

Reapply Annually
- If approved for respite care assistance, the set amount of funds will be available to the applicant for a one-year period. Once those funds are exhausted, the applicant will have to wait until the next year. Brain injury survivors are welcome to reapply annually for funding.