UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation Helps Underinsured RI Kids

Friday, June 22, 2012

GoLocalProv Health Team

While healthcare reform remains squarely in the center of the political battleground, the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is actively seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance plan.

Up to $5,000 available per family

Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 to help pay for medical services and equipment such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, counseling services, surgeries, prescriptions, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses and hearing aids.

To be eligible for a grant, 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. Grants are available for medical expenses families have incurred 60 days prior to the date of application as well as for ongoing and future medical needs. Parents or legal guardians may apply for grants at www.uhccf.org, and there is no application deadline. Organizations or private donors can make tax-deductible donations to the foundation here.

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Stepping in to fill the gap

“The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is dedicated to improving a child’s health and quality of life by making it easier to access needed medical-related services," said Stephen Farrell, CEO of UnitedHealthcare of New England. "The grants enable families to focus on their children’s care instead of worrying about how they’ll pay their medical bills.”  Farrell said that eligible families in need are encouraged to apply online for a medical grant today and "take advantage of this valuable resource.”

Past performance

In 2011, UHCCF awarded more than 1,200 grants to families across the United States for treatments associated with medical conditions such as cancer, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, hearing loss, autism, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, ADHD and cerebral palsy. As successful fund-raising efforts continue to grow, UHCCF is hoping to help more children and families in 2012.

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