THE NEW JERSEY TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FUND

The purpose of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fund is to allow New Jersey residents who have survived an acquired brain injury to obtain the services and supports they need to live in the community. The Fund pays for supports and services that foster independence and maximize quality of life. Individuals may be eligible for up to $15,000 per year in supports and services, with a lifetime cap of $100,000.

ELIGIBILITY

Fund recipients must:

• Provide medical documentation of acquired brain injury
• Have liquid assets of less that $100,000
• Be a resident of New Jersey for at least 90 consecutive days

DEFINITIONS

Traumatic Brain Injury

TBI Fund Forms Archives

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.

LINKS:

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TBI Related Websites Click Here:

TBI Fund Brochure (English)  

TBI Fund Brochure (Spanish)   

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For More Information Please Contact:

Joseph M. Amoroso, M.A., C.I.R.S.

PHONE NUMBER:     888-285-3036 (press 2)

FAX NUMBER:     609-292-1233

MAILING ADDRESS:

NJ TBI Fund

NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services

P.O. Box 700

Trenton , NJ 08625