UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Supports the Community
Need
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is dedicated to facilitating access to medical-related services that have the potential to significantly enhance either the clinical condition or the quality of life of the child and that are not fully covered by the available commercial health benefit plan. This “support” is in the form of a medical grant to be used for medical services not covered or not completely covered by commercial health benefit plans.
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Below are just a few examples of how these grants have changed the lives of many people (check back frequently to see new stories).
Madison, a happy four-year-old girl from Oklahoma, has gone from barely walking to running during the past two years. Born premature and diagnosed at age two with triplegic cerebral palsy, this active youngster can now dance and play soccer. Madison's mom says, "It is wonderful to find help for treatments not covered by insurance and to see Madison progress so quickly.
Six-year-old Blake struggles to get words out, but there is no doubt you will know what he is trying to say. This determined and animated little boy with Down syndrome and communication delay goes for private speech, thanks to grants from the UnitedHealthcare Children's' Foundation.
Olivia is your typical little four-year-old girl. She is very active, loves dolls and pink is her favorite color. Because of a massive intracranial hemorrhage at five months of age, Olivia has developmental speech delay and delays in gross and fine motor skills. The Foundation grant has assisted Olivia with her weekly occupational therapy visits along with orthotics and surgery. "This grant has been a blessing and a huge help," says Olivia's mom.
Jayden, a 3-year-old, is hard to keep up with these days. Diagnosed with three types of congenital heart defects, his fight for life started at birth when he stopped breathing and had to be resuscitated twice. Jayden had heart surgery a few months ago, is recovering quickly, and his energy level has soared! "This grant has meant so much to our family and has allowed us to focus on the recovery of our son," says Jayden's mom.
