My name is Christy Savanick and I am a board member of the (BICSV) Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley. I am writing to voice my objection to the proposed changes to the Provider Requirements of the Brain Injury Services Targeted Brain Injury Supplement. 

I very much oppose that the Brain Injury Services Targeted Brain Injury Supplement not expand their provider requirements to include agencies licensed by the Department of Behavior Health and Development Services.  Due to the existing verbiage of the Brain Injury Series Targeted Brain Injury Supplement, the program only covers those affected by severe traumatic brain injury. BICSV provides case management for all people who have a brain injury diagnosis, there are no discriminations.

As a recent board member of the BICSV I now have more understanding of how important it is to have case management specifically for people with brain injuries.  BICSV case management includes transportation to important doctor's appointments, finding adequate housing, support groups and many other things. Due to our agency being specialized with a singular scope of brain injury, we are able to deliver a quick turn around of care with minimal wait times for services.  Our case mangers have specialized training for brain injuries, which is extremely important due to each individual having a different and unique brains. We have almost 20 years as a reputable brain injury service provider and therefore can provide the best care for those who are suffering with a brain injury.