New York has received $1,063,475 in Federal TBI Implementation and Post-Demonstration Grants. The State has provided approximately $706,265 in matching support.

New York Population & TBI

State population in 2000: 18,976,457
Estimated TBI-related emergency department visits per year: 51,185
TBI-related non-fatal hospitalizations per year: 12,840
Estimated TBI-related disability per year: 5,159

New York does not currently have a Federal TBI Program State Grant, but reports the following progress: 1. Established a collaborative partnership among State agencies, service providers, consumers of services, and advocacy organizations.
2. Developed culturally competent educational materials and tools, discharge planning models, and training modules for the African- American/Caribbean, Chinese American, and Latino communities.
3. Completed analyses of Medicaid Waiver participant satisfaction and submitted report to HRSA with recommendations.

New York continues to evaluate the efficacy and cost effectiveness of service and community reintegration. Other ongoing activities include increased service coordination, and collaboration with insurance companies and HMO’s.