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The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the Voice of Brain Injury on Capitol Hill. We advocate for greater access to care, expanded brain injury research, adequate resources for state programs, and increased congressional awareness of brain injury issues.

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Special Needs Trust Fairness Act

December 2016

Special Needs Trust Fairness Act

The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act allows individuals with disabilities to establish special needs trusts to supplement the care provided...

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Civil Rights, Finances, Social Security

Social Security Disability Insurance (Title II of Social Security Act)

November 2015

Social Security Disability Insurance (Title II of Social Security Act)

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides cash payments to individuals who are under age 65,...

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Finances, Social Security

Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI of the Social Security Act)

August 2015

Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI of the Social Security Act)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides cash payments to individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled...

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Finances, Social Security

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act

December 2014

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act allows individuals with disabilities to establish tax-advantaged savings accounts.

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