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Overview & Trends Susan L. Vaughn, MEd NASHIA Director of Public Policy www.nashia.org Brain Injury Trust Funds.

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1 Overview & Trends Susan L. Vaughn, MEd NASHIA Director of Public Policy www.nashia.org Brain Injury Trust Funds

2 www.nashia.org 24 States with Trust Funds

3 Dedicated Funding –Identifies Revenue Generator –Defined Purpose; Use of Funds Designates State Agency Administration Advisory Board/Council www.nashia.org State Legislation

4 Fines, Surcharges or Fees Collected Usually at County Level Deposited State Treasury; Non- reverting account Appropriated to State Agency www.nashia.org Revenue

5 Maryland – No Fund Generator Montana – Voluntary Donation Connecticut Passes Through to CT BIA Not All States Refer to as “Trust Fund” www.nashia.org Exceptions

6 Defines TBI or ABI Spinal Cord Injury (8 States) Other Qualifying Factors Age Last Resort Caps www.nashia.org Eligibility

7 Public Education Prevention Registry Research Array of Services and Supports Council/Board www.nashia.org Purpose

8 Trends Revenue Declining (9) Staying the Same (7) NM Expanded to Non-Traumatic MO Pursuing Legislation to Increase Fines MA Increased Revenue Available

9 Trends Reprioritizing Services Shifting Administration Costs Pursuing HCBS Waiver Considering Legislation to Increase Revenue


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