§ 16-41-42.2-4 — Spinal cord and brain injury fund; use of fund

Indiana § 16-41-42.2-4

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 41: PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES FOR THE
• Ch. 42.2: Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research

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The fund is to be used for the following
purposes:
(1) Establishing and maintaining a state medical surveillance
registry for traumatic spinal cord and brain injuries.
(2) Fulfilling the duties of the board established by section 5 of
this chapter.
(3) Funding research related to the treatment and cure of spinal
cord and brain injuries, including acute management, medical
complications, rehabilitative techniques, and neuronal recovery.
Research must be conducted in compliance with all state and
federal laws.
(4) Concerning spinal cord injuries, funding of at least ten percent
(10%) and not more than fifteen percent (15%) of money in the
fund for:
(A) post acute extended treatment and services for an individual
with a spinal cord injury; or
(B) facilities that offer long term activity based therapy services
at affordable rates to an individual with a spinal cord injury that
requires extended post acute care.
(5) Concerning brain injuries, funding of at least ten percent
(10%) and not more than fifteen percent (15%) of money in the
fund for:
(A) post acute extended treatment and services for an individual
with a brain injury; or
(B) facilities that offer long term activity based therapy services
at affordable rates to an individual with a brain injury that
requires extended post acute care.
(6) Develop a statewide trauma system. However, not more than
fifty percent (50%) of money in the fund may be used for
purposes of developing a statewide trauma system.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.113. Amended by P.L.141-2014, SEC.22; P.L.200-2015, SEC.3.