Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Program

The Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund (TBSCI) was created by the Louisiana Legislature in 1993 with Act 654, which imposes additional fees on motor vehicle violations in Louisiana for the offenses of driving under the influence, reckless operation, and speeding. These fees provide the funds for this program.

Louisiana's Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Program provides services in a flexible, individualized manner to Louisiana citizens with traumatic brain or traumatic spinal cord injuries.The program enables individuals to return to a reasonable level of functioning and independent living in their communities.

How to apply for services

Call 1.888.891.9441 to apply for services.

Eligibility

To be determined eligible for services, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

• Meet the definition of traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury as defined on application;
  
• Are residents of Louisiana, officially living in the state at the time of injury and during the provision of services;
  
• Must have a reasonable expectation to achieve improvement in functional outcome, with assistance, per treating doctor;
  
• Must have exhausted all other Medicare and Medicaid sources (as attested by the applicant);
  
• Provide proof of denial from other sources (if requested);
  
• Are willing to accept services from an approved facility/program;
  
• Complete and submit an application for services;
  
• Are willing to participate in the development of an Individualized Service Plan that outlines the services that will be provided by the trust fund.
  

Services

The following services are available to eligible individuals and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis:

• Support Coordination
  
• Personal Assistance Service
  
• Medication and Medical Supplies
  
• Assistive Technology
  
• Environmental Accessibility Adaptations
  
• Evaluations and Therapy Services
  
• Transportation for Non-Emergency Medical Appointments
  
• Durable Medical Equipment (prosthetic devices, walkers, bath chairs, etc.)
• Rehabilitation
• Other Goods and Services (must be deemed appropriate and necessary)

The TBSCI Trust Fund program MUST pre-approve ALL service providers. (In-state facilities/programs are given priority for approval as service providers.
Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. All goods and services MUST be pre-approved before they are delivered and/or rendered. Expenditures shall not exceed $15,000 for any 12-month period or $50,000 in a lifetime.

Additional Resources

•  Spinal Cord PCA Manual (341 KB)
•  TBSCI Factsheet (46 KB)