Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Foundation seeking grant applications from families in need

Foundation seeking grant applications from families in need Published 05/16/2012 12:00 AM Updated 05/16/2012 03:57 PM The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation announced today that it is 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. 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, 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. To apply, visit: uhccf.org. There is no application deadline. Organizations or private donors can make tax-deductible donations to the foundation at this website. “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,” Stephen Farrell, chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare of New England said. “The grants enable families to focus on their children’s care instead of worrying about how they’ll pay their medical bills.” In 2011, UHCCF awarded more than 1,200 grants to families across the country 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. The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity. Nancy Cowser Vice President, Planning UCFS 34 East Town Street Norwich, CT 06360 860-822-4161 - Phone 860-889-3450 - Fax www.ucfs.org

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