Grants Available for Children's Medical Expenses
March 11 2010 - 7:45AM
Business Wire
The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is seeking
grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to
pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment
not covered by their commercial health insurance plans.
Qualifying families could receive up to $5,000 to help pay for
medical services and equipment such as physical and occupational
therapy, prescriptions, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses and
hearing aids. Grants are also provided in cases where insurance may
cover only a portion of the expenses.
“The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is dedicated to
facilitating greater access to medical-related services that can
help improve children’s health and quality of life,” said UHCCF
President Matt Peterson. “We recognize some families experience
gaps in coverage for certain medical treatments and equipment, and
we are committed to helping fill this void. Since expanding our
grant program nationwide in 2007, we have provided more than 1,500
grants to families in need of financial assistance.”
Last year, UHCCF awarded grants to more than 450 families for
treatments associated with medical conditions such as speech and
developmental delays, hearing loss, autism, diabetes, cystic
fibrosis, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
"I'll never forget the day the grant acceptance letter arrived,”
said Jessica Melville, whose daughter required therapy as a result
of Down syndrome. “We are very thankful to the UnitedHealthcare
Children’s Foundation for the grant. It is a huge relief to know
that my daughter is getting the therapy she needs, and the bills
are not overshadowing it all."
To be eligible for grants, children must be 16 years of age or
younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the
United States and have a commercial health insurance plan. Parents
and legal guardians may apply for grants online at
www.uhccf.org.
The Web site includes additional grant application criteria,
video clips, stories about recently helped children, and a new
“live chat” feature that enables visitors to speak directly with a
UHCCF representative. Visitors can also make tax-deductible
donations directly online.
About UnitedHealthcare
Children’s FoundationThe UnitedHealthcare Children’s
Foundation (UHCCF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity that
strives to enhance either the clinical condition or quality of life
of children who have health care needs not fully covered by their
commercial health benefit plan. UHCCF provides medical grants of up
to $5,000 for costs associated with medical services and equipment.
UHCCF’s funding is provided by contributions from individuals,
corporations and UnitedHealth Group employees. Donations to help
provide assistance are deeply appreciated. To donate or learn
more, please visit www.uhccf.org.
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