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Overview & Trends Susan L. Vaughn, MEd NASHIA Director of Public Policy

Brain Injury Trust Funds. Overview & Trends Susan L. Vaughn, MEd NASHIA Director of Public Policy. www.nashia.org. 24 States with Trust Funds. www.nashia.org. State Legislation. Dedicated Funding Identifies Revenue Generator Defined Purpose; Use of Funds

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Overview & Trends Susan L. Vaughn, MEd NASHIA Director of Public Policy

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

  2. 24 States with Trust Funds www.nashia.org

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

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

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

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

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

  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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