TSGLI Loss Standards | ||||||||
16. Coma from traumatic injuryA member will be considered eligible for a TSGLI benefit for coma if:
16. Traumatic Brain Injury resulting in inability to perform at least 2 Activities of Daily Living (ADL)Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
*The member is considered unable to perform an activity independently if he or she REQUIRES assistance to perform the activity. REQUIRES assistance is defined as:
Without this physical, stand-by, or verbal assistance, the member would be incapable of performing the task. Accommodating Equipment - If the patient is able to perform the activity by using accommodating equipment, such as a cane, walker, commode, etc.), the patient is considered able to independently perform the activity. |
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