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Financial Information for People with Brain Injury


Is there financial assistance for people with brain injury and their families?

Financial assistance may be available after a brain injury although not everyone who sustains a brain injury is likely to be eligible to receive it. Financial assistance can come from a range of federal government programs, such as SSI and SSDI (Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Income), state and local government programs,  not-for-profit organizations and foundations, community groups, religious organizations and even local fundraising events.

In addition to direct financial assistance, help with medical costs, low-cost housing, paying heating bills, transportation, education, nutrition and job training may be available. Services vary widely by state, city and town. Many opportunities have special eligibility requirements.Contacting the Brain Injury Association of Maryland is a good place to start.

SSI or Supplemental Security Income helps people with disabilities who have little or no income. It provides cash to help pay for food, clothing and a place to live. It is a federal government program, and you can find out if you are eligible for SSI by completing an online screening tool in just a few minutes. To apply for SSI benefits, call the Social Security Administration(SSA) at (800) 772-1213 to make an appointment for help applying for benefits, either on the phone or at a local Social Security office. Without an appointment, you may have a long wait to be helped.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays benefits to people who worked and paid into Social Security before a disabling injury, or to the person's spouse or children. SSDI pays cash to those who meet the eligibility requirements and are unable to work for a year or longer because of a disability.

You can apply for SSDI benefits online or call the Social Security Administration (SSA) at (800) 772-1213 to make an appointment for help applying for benefits, either on the phone or at a local Social Security office. Without an appointment, you may have a long wait to be helped. Be sure to get a list of the information you will need to complete the application so you can do it in one visit.
The Government Benefits website offers a totally free, easy-to-use and completely confidential way to find out what government benefits programs you may be eligible for and how to apply for them.

State Cash Financial Aid Programs
Many states and local governments offer cash assistance programs to persons with disabilities and to military veterans. Eligibility for and benefits from these programs vary widely and the programs have different names in each state. For example, in New Hampshire, cash assistance programs for the disabled, blind & seniors is called a SSP (State Supplemental Program), while Massachusetts offers an Emergency Aid to Elderly, Disabled and Children program. Contact the 
Brain Injury Association of Maryland  for more information.
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The National Financial Resources Guidebook for Patients: A State by State Directory of information for patients seeking financial relief for a broad range of needs including housing, utilities, food, transportation to medical treatment, and children's resources.
HelpHopeLive  - (Formerly NTAF - The National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program) has assisted families address financial hardships arising from uninsured medical expenses related to transplantation (solid organ, bone marrow, stem cell or tissue) and catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).  Their program assists with fundraising to help pay for treatment and care.  ​

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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Our Organization
      • Staff & Board Members
      • Membership
  • Events
    • 2023 BIAMD Annual Conference
    • BIAMD's 40th Birthday Bash
    • Comprehensive Calendar
    • Send Us Your Event!
  • RESOURCES/EDUCATION
    • Request a Training
    • Brain Injury Wavier Program
    • ABI Supports and Resources
    • Additional TBI Resources
    • Financial Information for ABI Survivors and Families
    • Trainings, Webinars, Studies, and more
    • Your Brain Map
    • Local Resources
    • Legal Resources
    • Vocational Resources
    • Home Safety Resources
    • Planning Now: A Futures and Estate Planning Guidebook
    • A Look At TBI Trust Fund Programs
  • COVID-19 RESOURCES
    • COVID-19 and Brain Injury
    • COVID -19 and Behavioral Health and Well-Being
    • COVID-19 and the LGBTQ Community
    • Financial Assistance and Community Services
  • #5ThoughtsFridays
  • Maryland Brain Injury Trust Fund
  • Unmasking Brain Injury 2.0
  • Brain Injury
    • Ask The Expert
    • Support Groups >
      • Baltimore Area
      • Northern MD
      • Eastern MD
      • Central MD
      • Montgomery/PG/DC Area
      • Southern MD
      • Western MD
      • Outside Maryland >
        • Delaware
        • West Virginia
      • For Veterans and Families
      • Online Support Groups
    • Understanding Brain Injury >
      • Interactive Brain Map
      • Living With Brain Injury
      • Traumatic Brain Injury
      • Your Brain Map
    • Research
    • BIAMD - Telling Your Story
    • CDC HEADS UP
    • Legal Notices
  • Concussion
    • Maryland Concussion Clinics and Resources
    • Concussion Information for Parents
    • Concussion Information for Athletes
    • Concussion Information for Coaches
    • Counseling After a Concussion
  • Media
    • BIAMD Blog
    • HEADWAY eNewsletter
    • Podcasts
    • Videos
    • BIAMD App is Live!
  • How to Give
    • Donate >
      • Matching Gift Programs
      • Automatic Payroll Contribution Campaigns
      • Gifts which can be made without giving money now
  • BIAMD BOARD
  • PCORI Brain Injury Network
  • BIAMD Member Portal
  • #5ThoughtsFridays
  • Legal Notices
  • Filling the Knowledge Gap: Brain Injury Training for Educators
  • Brain Injury Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Brain Injury Waiver Provider Resource Page