Medical Assistance Grants

Posted by on March 26, 2007

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation to Offer Medical Assistance Grants
Deadline: Open

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (<a href="http://www.uhccf.org/">http://www.uhccf.org/</a>) is offering support to meet the needs of children across the United States with assistance grants for medical services not fully covered by health insurance.

Parents and caretakers across the country will be eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000 for healthcare services that will help improve their children’s health and quality of life. Examples of the types of medical services covered by UHCCF grants include speech therapy, physical therapy, and psychotherapy sessions; medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids, and eyeglasses; and orthodontia and dental treatments.

Any child 16 years old or younger living in any UnitedHealthcare region of the United States and in need of financial assistance for healthcare services will be considered eligible for a grant. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States, and be covered by a commercial health insurance plan.

For program guidelines and eligibility requirements, visit the UHCCF Web site.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10006300/uhccf">http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10006300/uhccf</a>

For additional RFPs in Health, visit: <a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_health.jhtml">http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_health.jhtml</a>