Am I Eligible?
Membership Criteria
KBIC provides services to adults (over 18) living with acquired brain injury who can benefit from our programming and acclimate to our program model.
An acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain, which is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma.
To be eligible for membership, you must:
- Have an applicable acquired brain injury (see below).
- Provide up-to-date medical documentation about your brain injury.
- Be capable of meeting personal needs, including taking medication, or have a personal caregiver or family member to assist.
- Refrain from behaviors that pose a threat to self or others.
Common Applicable Acquired Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
(e.g. CVA, AVM, aneurism)
Anoxia and hypoxia
(loss of oxygen)
Brain Tumor
Infections of the brain
(e.g. meningitis, encephalitis)
Post-concussion syndrome
(PCD, PPCS)
Conditions that are not qualifying Acquired Brain Injuries
The following diagnoses do NOT qualify as acquired brain injuries:
- Diseases or conditions that are caused by the birth process and/or are present at birth
e.g. congenital anomaly, cerebral palsy - Diseases that are progressive in nature
e.g. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis - Concussions*
*Due to its temporary nature, sustaining a concussion is not a qualifying diagnosis for KBIC membership, though patients with long term concussion symptoms and diagnoses of PCD and PPCS are appropriate.
Other eligibility requirements
- Individuals diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome must be one-year out from initial diagnosis, and have documentation which verifies the ongoing nature of your injury.
- Individuals in recovery from opioid misuse must provide at least one year of documented sobriety from opioids.
- Individuals currently experiencing, or have a history of, symptoms of psychosis or other serious mental health concerns, must provide permission to speak to your mental health provider.
Resources
If you feel as though you or someone you know meet these criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out via our Contact Form, or have a provider complete our Refer a Patient Form for next steps.
