Program Assessment of the NJ Traumatic Brain Injury Fund (2022-2023)

As of June 2022, there are approximately 600 clients actively receiving services from the NJ Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fund (Fund). The individuals are eligible to receive up to $15,000 in services/supports annually from the Fund, with a lifetime cap of $100,000. There are three criteria for receiving services through this Fund including: (1) medical documentation of a traumatic brain injury defined by CDC as an injury that impacts the functioning of the brain, (2) liquid assets of less than $100,000, (3) residency for at least 90 consecutive days in NJ. The Center for State Health Policy is undertaking an assessment of all components of this program with the goal of identifying opportunities to optimize the administration, oversight, and overall impact of the program.