UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Awards 25,000th Grant
February 24 2021 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
- Families can apply for grants online at
www.UHCCF.org
- Since 2007, UHCCF has provided $54 million in medical grants
to pay for children’s medical expenses not covered, or not fully
covered, by a commercial health insurance plan
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) awarded its
25,000th grant, continuing its mission of helping families gain
greater access to medical care that improves the quality of life of
children across the United States.
Since 2007, UHCCF has provided more than $54 million in medical
grants to pay for children’s medical expenses not covered, or not
fully covered, by a commercial health insurance plan. UHCCF’s
funding is provided by contributions from individuals, corporations
and UnitedHealth Group employees. As a company, UnitedHealth Group
has contributed more than $1 billion to support healthy communities
since 2000.
A family in Arizona received UHCCF’s 25,000th grant, which they
used to pay for their young daughter’s treatments, surgery, and
hospital stays related to her heart condition.
Ella, 9 years old, was born with only half a functioning heart.
She has already undergone three open heart surgeries and the family
expects additional surgeries in the future, as well as a possible
heart transplant. Ella has no functioning spleen and a very weak
immune system that requires daily medication and cardiologist
appointments during the year.
“We’re very thankful to receive the medical grant as her care is
extremely expensive. And while there is nothing we wouldn't do to
care for her, it’s hard to keep up with all the medical bills,” her
mom said.
UHCCF is privileged to award the 25,000th grant in memory of Bob
Hart. Hart, of Scottsdale, Ariz., was a UHCCF regional board member
for more than 10 years and an inspiration as he generously helped
fund more than 75 UHCCF medical grants for children in the Western
U.S.
“Many of us know families with children who struggle each day —
physically, emotionally and financially. That is why the
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is committed to helping
improve the health of children and lessen some of the stress that
affects entire families,” said UHCCF President Matt Peterson. “Our
hopes and prayers are with Ella as we are humbled to be in a
position to help such an amazing child and family.”
UHCCF has set a goal to award its 50,000th medical grant in
2030, underscoring its reach and commitment to help children and
their families across the United States.
UHCCF grants help pay for a variety of medical services and
equipment such as physical, occupational and speech therapies,
counseling services, surgeries, prescriptions, wheelchairs, cranial
helmets, orthotics, eyeglasses and hearing aids. Families can
receive up to $5,000 annually per child ($10,000 lifetime maximum
per child), and do not need to have insurance through
UnitedHealthcare to be eligible.
To be eligible for a grant, a child 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.
Applications and more information about UHCCF can be found at
www.uhccf.org.
About UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization that provides medical grants to help
children gain access to health-related services not covered, or not
fully covered, by their family’s commercial health insurance plan.
Families can receive up to $5,000 annually per child ($10,000
lifetime maximum per child), and do not need to have insurance
through UnitedHealthcare to be eligible. Since 2007, UHCCF has
awarded more than 25,000 grants valued at over $54 million to
children and their families across the United States. UHCCF’s
funding is provided by contributions from individuals,
corporations, UnitedHealth Group, and its employees. Visit
uhccf.org for more information.
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Will Holman UnitedHealthcare (952) 931-5926
william_s_holman@uhc.com
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