Supporting Recovery, Independence, and Community Living
A traumatic brain injury can change how a person thinks, communicates, moves, behaves, and completes everyday activities. These changes may create long-term challenges for the individual and their family.
Life Goes On Case Management Services helps eligible individuals with traumatic brain injuries coordinate the services and support they need to live safely and independently in their homes and communities.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury occurs when an external force causes damage to the brain. It may result from a fall, vehicle accident, sports injury, violence, or another serious impact to the head.
Every brain injury is different. Its effects may be temporary or long-term and can range from mild to severe.

How Can a TBI Affect Daily Life?
Depending on the location and severity of the injury, a person may experience changes involving:
 

• Memory and concentration

• Speech and communication

• Mobility, balance, or coordination

• Decision-making and problem-solving

• Mood, emotions, or behavior

• Personal care and daily activities

• Vision, hearing, or sensory processing

• Fatigue and energy levels

• Social relationships

• Employment or education

• The ability to live independently
   

Because needs can change over time, ongoing care coordination may be an important part of supporting the individual’s safety and quality of life.
How Case Management Helps
Our case managers work with the individual, family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and service providers to develop a person-centered plan.

TBI case management may include:

• Assessing the individual’s needs, strengths, and goals

• Developing and maintaining a personalized care plan

• Coordinating authorized home and community-based services

• Connecting the individual with qualified providers

• Monitoring health, safety, and service delivery

• Communicating with caregivers and healthcare professionals

• Supporting transitions from hospitals or rehabilitation facilities

• Identifying community programs and resources

• Addressing changes in the individual’s condition

• Developing emergency and backup plans

• Advocating for the individual’s choices and preferences

• Encouraging independence and community participation
   

Support Through Georgia’s ICWP
Georgia’s Independent Care Waiver Program helps eligible adults with significant physical disabilities or traumatic brain injuries receive support in their homes or communities instead of hospitals or nursing facilities.

Depending on an individual’s assessment and approved plan of care, ICWP services may include case management, personal support, skilled nursing, specialized medical equipment, environmental modifications, and other authorized support.
Who May Qualify?

ICWP generally serves eligible Georgia residents who:

• Have a significant physical disability or traumatic brain injury

• Apply between the ages of 21 and 64

• Meet Medicaid financial requirements

• Require a nursing-facility or hospital level of care

• Can live safely in a home or community setting with appropriate support

• Meet all applicable program and clinical requirements
   

Final eligibility and service authorization are determined by the appropriate Georgia Medicaid representatives.
Person-Centered Care

The individual remains at the center of every decision. We listen to each person’s goals, preferences, concerns, and desired level of independence.

Our team works to create a coordinated plan that respects the individual’s:

• Personal choices

• Abilities and strengths

• Cultural and family values

• Living preferences

• Health and safety needs

• Long-term goals

• Right to participate in community life
   

Support for Families and Caregivers

A traumatic brain injury can also affect family members and caregivers. Case management provides a central point of contact to help families understand the care plan, communicate with providers, locate resources, and respond when needs change.

We help make a complicated system easier to understand and navigate.
Why Choose Life Goes On?

Life Goes On Case Management Services provides compassionate and dependable support for individuals and families navigating life after a traumatic brain injury.

We are committed to:

• Respecting each individual’s dignity and choices

• Providing clear and consistent communication

• Coordinating services carefully

• Responding to changing needs

• Promoting safety and independence

• Supporting meaningful community living
   

Begin the Next Chapter
Life after a traumatic brain injury may look different, but the right support can help individuals continue moving forward.

Contact Life Goes On Case Management Services to learn more about TBI case management and Georgia’s Independent Care Waiver Program.