Overview & Trends Susan L. Vaughn, MEd NASHIA Director of Public Policy Brain Injury Trust Funds
24 States with Trust Funds
Dedicated Funding –Identifies Revenue Generator –Defined Purpose; Use of Funds Designates State Agency Administration Advisory Board/Council State Legislation
Fines, Surcharges or Fees Collected Usually at County Level Deposited State Treasury; Non- reverting account Appropriated to State Agency Revenue
Maryland – No Fund Generator Montana – Voluntary Donation Connecticut Passes Through to CT BIA Not All States Refer to as “Trust Fund” Exceptions
Defines TBI or ABI Spinal Cord Injury (8 States) Other Qualifying Factors Age Last Resort Caps Eligibility
Public Education Prevention Registry Research Array of Services and Supports Council/Board Purpose
Trends Revenue Declining (9) Staying the Same (7) NM Expanded to Non-Traumatic MO Pursuing Legislation to Increase Fines MA Increased Revenue Available
Trends Reprioritizing Services Shifting Administration Costs Pursuing HCBS Waiver Considering Legislation to Increase Revenue