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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Spinal cord injury (SCI) significantly impacts individuals' financial stability and access to essential resources.
  • Government financial assistance programs play a vital role in supporting individuals post-SCI.
  • Understanding user experiences with these programs is crucial for policy improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify government financial assistance programs utilized by individuals with SCI.
  • To explore the experiences and challenges faced by individuals accessing these programs.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of data from ten online focus groups.
  • Participants included 47 community-dwelling adults with chronic SCI.
  • Focus groups were conducted in English or Spanish via Zoom for Healthcare.

Main Results:

  • Participants accessed income assistance, health insurance, and vocational rehabilitation.
  • In-kind support for housing, food, transportation, and utilities was also accessed.
  • Challenges included program denials, unclear criteria, long waits, and restrictive income thresholds impacting savings.

Conclusions:

  • Government financial aid is critical for income replacement and reducing hardship after SCI.
  • Simplifying program access and eligibility is necessary to alleviate financial strain.
  • Improved access can foster greater financial independence and enhance the standard of living for individuals with SCI.