Grants Available For Families Struggling With Child-Health Related Expenses

There are new grants available for families struggling with child health-related expenses. UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation are accepting applications for the 2008 grant program right now. The grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents’ health benefit plans. They include health care services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy sessions, prescriptions, & medical equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics & eyeglasses. Parents & legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services. For eligibility guidelines or to apply go to: uhccf.org, or call 1-800-328-5979 ext. 24459. To be eligible for grants, children must be 16 years of age or younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States & be covered by a commercial health benefit plan.