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October 2018

This October, BIAV brings you some results from our most recent survey, a new blog post, an update on Medicaid expansion, and some event reminders. You don't want to miss this!

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:

29%

of responses ranked community living supports for individuals with a brain injury as the most pressing service need

61%

of responses indicated that people of all ages with concussions regardless of the cause is the most important population for legislators to focus on

Be a part of the conversation and take this survey ! We will continue to monitor the results and provide updates.

Caregiving Following Traumatic Brain Injury

By: Brynn Morales

Brynn Morales, a junior honors student at James Madison University, is this month's featured blog contributor. Brynn writes about her insight into the challenges many caregivers face and the resources they utilize to alleviate these stressors.

If you or someone you know is a caregiver and is interested in learning more about the resources available to you, register for our Annual Caregiver Forum on November 3rd in Charlottesville!

Coming Soon! Medicaid in Virginia is Expanding!

If you applied for Medicaid in the past and have been denied, you may soon be eligible!

Beginning January 1, 2019 more adults living in Virginia will have access to low-cost health insurance. The new coverage includes hospital stays, doctor visits, rehabilitative services, preventative care, prescription drugs and more.

Currently, in order to be eligible for Medicaid, you must belong to a category, such as being determined as disabled. This can be a barrier for some people with brain injury because disability determination can be a long process and without access to medical care, it’s very difficult to prove. This will no longer be the case!

The income requirements are increasing too. Under the new guidelines, a single person can have an annual income up to $16,754 and there will no longer be a limit on assets.

Although enrollment is not open yet, you can get more information at www.coverva.org