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UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation

Medical Grant

What you get

Up to $5,000 in 12 months and $10,000 total for prescribed medical care, therapy, medicines, supplies, or equipment not fully covered by commercial insurance. Open now, but funds are limited, so ask early.

Who starts it
You, with a document from your doctor
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
An hour or so, plus waiting for the document
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is 16 or under.
  • Costs more than 90 days before application completion are not eligible.
  • Primary commercial insurance must remain active throughout the grant process.

  1. Ask your doctor for the documentStart here. This is the part that takes the longest.

    UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation needs a signed confirmation of the diagnosis from your doctor. It has to cover one thing. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [doctor’s name],

We’d like to apply to UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation’s Medical Grant. They offer up to $5,000 in 12 months and $10,000 total for prescribed medical care, therapy, medicines, supplies, or equipment not fully covered by commercial insurance, and they are taking applications now while funds last.

They need a signed confirmation of the diagnosis from you. It has to cover clinical goal of the recommended services. Their form and instructions are here: https://www.uhccf.org/apply-for-a-grant/

Could you do that when you have a chance? I can send you the link, or bring a printout to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

  2. Fill in their applicationIt is on their website.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Parent or legal guardian profile
    Parent/legal guardian first nameParent/legal guardian last nameParent/legal guardian date of birthParent/legal guardian email addressParent/legal guardian mobile phoneParent/legal guardian Social Security NumberMailing AddressHow Did You Hear About Us
    Child profile
    Child’s First NameChild’s Last NameDate of BirthAgeChild Social Security NumberGenderRace
    Show the rest of the form (7 more sections)
    Family and tax details
    Primary Residence of ChildChild’s Address, if different from parent/guardian’sFamily SizeAdjusted Gross Income (AGI)Family StoryTax YearTax return upload notes
    Insurance
    Insurance Company NameInsurance Policy HolderRelationship to ChildIndividual Deductible AmountIndividual Out of Pocket AmountFamily Deductible AmountFamily Out of Pocket Amount
    Physician details
    Physician’s NameCredentialsClinic’s NamePhone NumberClinic’s Address
    Medical condition and diagnosis
    Primary Diagnosis CategorySpecific Primary DiagnosisSecondary Diagnosis CategoryHas your child been evaluated by Early Childhood Intervention or Special Education ServicesSummary of Child’s Medical Condition
    Services requested
    Service TypeService ItemOut of Pocket AmountNot Covered by Insurance Due to Policy ExclusionUpload Proof of Non-Coverage
    Acknowledgment and submission
    Parent AcknowledgmentMedical & Financials AcknowledgmentWaiver of LiabilityPromotional questionElectronic Signature
    UHCCF Medical Certification Form · your care team fills this in
    Child’s NameDate of BirthPrimary DiagnosisSecondary Diagnosis (if applicable)Impact of the child's current or suspected conditionGoal of recommended servicesRecommended Services (Select a maximum of 5 to be considered for grant coverage)Physician NameCredentialsProvider I.D. #Clinic NameAddressPhone NumberPhysician SignatureDate

    Have ready

    • Current-year federal IRS Form 1040; both returns if married filing separately.
    • Front and back of the child’s current commercial/private insurance card.
    • Proof of non-coverage when a requested service is excluded by the insurance policy.

  3. Submit it on their websiteSend the document with your application, or the way they ask.

    • Only the parent or legal guardian who claims the child as a dependent completes and submits the secure portal application with all required uploads.

After you send

Watch the parent/guardian email for confirmation or requests within the current delayed-processing environment; the Board reviews complete applications monthly. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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