Criteria for Eligibility

(1) Eligibility for SHIP services is based on: (a) an individual's documented externally caused traumatic brain injury; and (b) significant impairment of behavioral, cognitive, and/or physical functioning resulting primarily from an externally caused traumatic brain injury; and (c) a demonstration of an ability and intent to participate in community based services. (2) Eligibility for this program does not preclude referral to and acceptance by any other public human service agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including federally funded programs and services. (3) Eligibility shall be determined without regard to sex, race, age, creed, color, national origin, disability, or sexual preference, except that the individual applying for services must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in 107 CMR 12.04(1) and reside in the Commonwealth.