This program provides direct assistance for qualifying Sanford Children’s patients to help their families with treatment-related expenses like lodging, travel and more. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for assistance with the following expenses will be considered throughout the year:

• Traditional medical treatment
• Travel to medical treatment
• Specialized medical equipment
• Prescriptions

Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for assistance:

• Be under 18 years old at the time of submission
• Reside within the service area
• Meet financial eligibility requirements
• Exhaust all other funding assistance options
• Be a patient at Sanford health in the Bismarck region
• Have a diagnosis defined as a chronic condition, behavioral health condition, or an acute condition with an inpatient hospital stay
• Adhere to a maximum of $1,500 per calendar year

Important Notes

• Funding will be provided for expenses within 6 months from the time of submission and not provided prior to the service.
• Assistance for medical travel will be reimbursed at $100 per night for lodging, $50 per day for meals and $0.22 per mile.

This program provides direct assistance for qualifying local kids with cerebral palsy and related conditions to help with essential equipment, home modifications and vehicle modifications not covered by insurance. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early submission is encouraged. Applications for assistance with the following expenses will be considered throughout the year as funds are available:

• Specialized medical/adaptive equipment to enhance independence and function (mobility, communication, self-care, etc.)
• Home modifications
• Vehicle modifications

Criteria

Applications must meet the following criteria to qualify for assistance.

• Be under 18 years old at the time of submission
• Reside within the service area
• Meet financial eligibility requirements
• Exhaust all other funding assistance options
• Have a diagnosis defined as cerebral palsy or other childhood onset condition that permanently affects development
• Adhere to a maximum of $10,000 per calendar year

Important Notes

• Funding will be provided for expenses within 12 months from the time of submission.