Traumatic Brain Injury
To qualify for the TBI Fund, an individual must have a brain injury under the following definition:
".an acquired injury to the brain. This term does not include brain dysfunction caused by congenital or degenerative disorders or birth trauma but may include injuries caused by anoxia due to trauma."
This means that congenital disorders (such as cerebral palsy), birth trauma (such as "forceps birth") and degenerative disorders (such as multiple sclerosis) are not covered under the Fund. However, other injuries such as stroke, anoxia and traumatic brain injury would be eligible.
Liquid Assets
Liquid assets include checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs, stocks and bonds. The Fund does not consider your primary home or your primary vehicle to be a "liquid asset," nor do we consider your IRA or 401k, unless you are of retirement age.
Services and Supports
The Fund will consider supports and services that are related to your brain injury. These may include but are not limited to:
- Home modifications
- Service coordination
- Assistive technology
- Cognitive therapy
- Neuropsychological services
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies
Application Process
To obtain an application, please call us toll-free at 888-285-3036 (press 2). After we receive your completed application and medical documentation, you will receive a case manager who will assist you in determining your needs. Your case manager will complete a support plan, which will be reviewed by the TBI Fund staff and then by the Review Committee. You will then receive a letter from us, informing you of the decision.
