2020 Brain Injury Alliance Hill Day

Iowa State Capitol

February 5, 2020 from 9:30am-2:00pm

1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

BIAIA's 2020 Legislative Requests

Protect Iowa youth age 17 and under by compelling the use of a helmet when riding mopeds and motorcycles. (“Line’s Law”)

$1.2 Million dedicated funding for a Stroke Patient and Community Care Program

Increase funding for the Medicaid HCBS waiver waiting list

Increase funding by $150,000 to the Brain Injury Services Program (BISP) at the Iowa Dept. of Public Health (IDPH)

Support efforts for higher wages, training, and a centralized information system for Direct Care Professionals