26-50-201 - Traumatic Brain Injury Fund. - Utah Statutes

26-50-201. Traumatic Brain Injury Fund.
(1) There is created a restricted special revenue fund entitled the Traumatic Brain InjuryFund.
(2) The fund shall consist of:
(a) gifts, grants, donations, or any other conveyance of money that may be made to thefund from private sources; and
(b) additional amounts as appropriated by the Legislature.
(3) The fund shall be administered by the executive director.
(4) Fund money may be used to:
(a) educate the general public and professionals regarding understanding, treatment, andprevention of traumatic brain injury;
(b) provide access to evaluations and coordinate short-term care to assist an individual inidentifying services or support needs, resources, and benefits for which the individual may beeligible;
(c) develop and support an information and referral system for persons with a traumaticbrain injury and their families; and
(d) provide grants to persons or organizations to provide the services described inSubsections (4)(a), (b), and (c).
(5) Not less that 50% of the fund shall be used each fiscal year to directly assistindividuals who meet the qualifications described in Subsection (6).
(6) An individual who receives services either paid for from the fund, or through anorganization under contract with the fund, shall:
(a) be a resident of Utah;
(b) have been diagnosed by a qualified professional as having a traumatic brain injurywhich results in impairment of cognitive or physical function; and
(c) have a need that can be met within the requirements of this chapter.
(7) The fund may not duplicate any services or support mechanisms being provided to anindividual by any other government or private agency.
(8) All actual and necessary operating expenses for the committee and staff shall be paidby the fund.
(9) The fund may not be used for medical treatment, long-term care, or acute care.

Enacted by Chapter 325, 2008 General Session