At Rehab Specialists of Idaho we understand that therapy can get expensive for families with some private insurance policies. We believe that no pediatric patient should quit going to medically necessary therapy due to inability to pay, without having investigated the following three programs first. The majority of patients qualify for at least one of these programs. All three of these listed programs will work for families in Idaho that have a family income above the Medicaid federal poverty guidelines.
Grant: United HealthCare Children’s Foundation
Grant Eligibility Requirements:
- Child must be 16 years of age or younger at the time of application.
- Child must have a Social Security Number
- Family must not exceed maximum eligible family income (see website)
- Primary coverage for the child must be by a commercial health plan
- Child is under the care of a licensed medical professional
Website: https://www.uhccf.org/
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Grant: Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) Program
Grant Eligibility Requirements:
- Child must be 18 years of age or younger.
- Have income under 300% Federal Poverty Level (if income is higher cost sharing is available).
- Complete an assessment that identifies a functional impairment.
Website: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health/youth-empowerment-services-yes
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Grant: Idaho Katie Beckett Program
Grant Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for the Katie Beckett program your child must meet eligibility criteria for a complex medical need, a developmental disability, a physical disability, or a combination of those needs.
Website: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health/about-katie-beckett-program
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Visit the websites to apply or talk to the office staff at your RSI pediatric clinic for more information.