George Bock Charitable Trust
It is the intended primary purpose of the Little People of America George Bock Charitable Trust (Trust) to reimburse the costs of major dwarf-related medical expenses not covered by insurance. It is not intended to cover deductibles, co-insurance fees, routine medical expenses, well-baby care or accident related costs. In order to adhere to the agreement with the donor Trust, priority is placed on applications from LPA members of the Garden State Chapter and the state of New Jersey, with excess available funds granted to applications from outside the state of New Jersey. Any remaining funds for the year are to support the adoption of short stature children where anticipated dwarfism related medical complications create a barrier to placement.
*Allocations for grants for the Fund to LPA members will be considered throughout each fiscal year. There will be no application deadline.
Here is a link to the GeorgeBockCharitableTrust-2009 application.
LPA Health Advocacy Fund
It is the intended primary purpose of the Little People of America Health Advocacy Fund shall be to provide monies for a one-time use to assist LPA members in contributing toward their financial obligations for various dwarf-related medical expenses. The fund shall be used to provide assistance toward the remaining medical expenses after coinsurance, insurance deductibles, and other payments toward medical expenses have been applied. The intent is to not necessarily pay for all remaining eligible unpaid expenses, but rather to provide some financial assistance toward an individualʼs or a familyʼs eligible unpaid expenses where demonstrated financial burden or need exists.
Examples of expenses for medical procedures that will be considered for assistance under this Fund (but are not limited to) are surgeries related to a specific dwarfism condition, placement/removal of shunts, decompression surgery, and orthopedic procedures. This Fund will not be used for cosmetic purposes or extended leg-lengthening procedures.
*Allocations for grants for the Fund to LPA members will be considered throughout each fiscal year. There will be no application deadline.
Grants Available for Families Struggling with Child Health-Related Costs
The United Health Care Children's foundation has announced that grants of
up to $5,000 will be awarded to parents and legal guardians of disabled
children for health care services and medical equipment inadequately
covered by insurance. UHCCF provides grants to families to help pay for
services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy
sessions, prescriptions, and medical equipment such as wheelchairs,
orthotics, and eyeglasses. Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants
of up to $5,000 each for child medical services and equipment by completing
an online application at the UHCCF Web site. To be eligible for grants,
children must be 16 years of age or younger. Families must meet economic
guidelines, reside in the United States, and be covered by a commercial
health benefit plan. Deadline: Open