The grants provide financial relief for families who have children with medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health benefit plan. The Foundation aims to fill the gap between what medical services/items your child needs and what your commercial health benefit plan will pay for.

How does the grant work?

If a grant is approved by the Regional Board of Directors for your child, the grant will help pay for approved medical services/items after your commercial health benefit plan submits payment, if any. The grant funds are not paid to you or the child outright - you work with the Foundation on submitting invoices/bills for approved medical services/items after your commercial health benefit plan submits initial payment (if any) to the health care provider (see graphic to the right).

How do I apply for a grant for my child?

First, review the information contained on this page to make sure you understand what the grant is and how it works. If you meet the Foundation's criteria, then you can apply for a grant online by clicking on the button below. Note: When you click on the button below, you will see an animation. You must go through the entire animation. After the animation you will be asked some automated pre-screening questions. If you pass the pre-screening questions, you will be offered the full online grant application.

http://www.uhccf.org/apply_applicant.html