Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
The Massachusetts Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund reimburses eligible families for medically related expenses for a Massachusetts-resident child or youth who was under 22 when the services occurred and whose costs are not covered by insurance or another source. Expenses and payments must fall within the 24 months before application and before age 22, and eligible costs must exceed 10% of annual family income up to $100,000 plus 15% of income above $100,000 during a CICRF-determined 12-month period. Families apply with income, expense, medical, and insurance documentation; reimbursement is variable under the program’s rules and commission decision, and the official site warns of current review delays caused by temporary staffing shortages.
Provides the family assistance described in the organization's verified program pages.
The Massachusetts Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund reimburses eligible families for medically related expenses for a Massachusetts-resident child or youth who was under 22 when the services occurred and whose costs are not.
Reimbursement for medical care, medicines, supplements, equipment, premiums, home or vehicle changes, medical travel, lodging, meals, incidentals, and funeral or burial costs. The fund decides the amount.
Helps with: Bereavement And Memorial Support, Lodging Near Treatment, Meals And Food, Medical And Insurance Costs, Practical Items And Home Help, Travel And Transportation
Where: MA
Care team must start: No
Someone to help you find health, social, and community resources.
Helps with: Navigation Guides And Advocacy
Where: MA
Care team must start: No
Help coordinating providers, benefits, and community resources for your child.
Helps with: Navigation Guides And Advocacy
Where: MA
Care team must start: No
Specialist advice for you and your early-intervention team when your child has complex medical needs.
Helps with: Navigation Guides And Advocacy
Where: MA
Care team must start: No
Help understanding SSI and other public benefits.
Helps with: Navigation Guides And Advocacy
Where: MA
Care team must start: No
Information, training, and connections with family partners for caregivers.
Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support
Where: MA
Care team must start: No
Palliative care with symptom help, counseling, care coordination, respite, and family help.
Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support
Where: MA
Care team must start: No
Help planning safe school attendance and learning for students with medical needs.
Helps with: School And Learning
Where: MA
Care team must start: No
Guide
Massachusetts DPH family resource: Directions: Resources for Your Child's Care notebook. Families should confirm current program and benefit rules through the linked state hub.
Topics: benefits navigation, care planning, special health needs
Guide
Massachusetts DPH family resource: Emergency care planning for children with special health needs. Families should confirm current program and benefit rules through the linked state hub.
Topics: benefits navigation, care planning, special health needs
Guide
Massachusetts DPH family resource: Health transition toolkit. Families should confirm current program and benefit rules through the linked state hub.
Topics: benefits navigation, care planning, special health needs
Guide
Massachusetts DPH family resource: 2026 SSI deeming eligibility chart. Families should confirm current program and benefit rules through the linked state hub.
Topics: benefits navigation, care planning, special health needs
Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.
