Applications will be considered throughout the year starting January 1st. Funds will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be under 18 years old at the time of submission
- Reside within the service area
- Meet financial eligibility requirements
- 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
- Exhaust all other funding assistance options
- Adhere to a maximum of $1,500 per calendar year
Chronic conditions may include, but are not limited to cancer, severe diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy or similar conditions, severe autism.
Funding will be provided for the following expenses within 6 months from the time of submission and not provided prior to the service:
- Traditional medical treatment
- This includes things like: hospitalization, therapy, clinic visits for chronic conditions.
- Travel to medical treatment
- Assistance for medical travel will be reimbursed at $100 per night for lodging, $50 per day for meals and $0.22 per mile.
- Specialized medical equipment
- Prescriptions
You will be asked to provide the following supporting documentation:
- Most recent tax return showing number in household and total taxable income
- Letter of support or a prescription from your healthcare provider
- Insurance denial or proof of non-covered item
- Itemized receipts or invoice
If you have any questions, please contact the Sanford Health Foundation at 701-323-8450 or SHFoundation.Bismarck@sanfordhealth.org.
Additional funding through the GABR Legacy fund may be available for qualified individuals. Visit us online for more information and to submit an application.
GABR Children’s
Applications will be considered throughout the year starting January 1st. Funds will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be under 18 years old at the time of submission
- Reside within the service area
- Meet financial eligibility requirements
- 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
- Exhaust all other funding assistance options
- Adhere to a maximum of $1,500 per calendar year
Chronic conditions may include, but are not limited to cancer, severe diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy or similar conditions, severe autism.
Funding will be provided for the following expenses within 6 months from the time of submission and not provided prior to the service:
- Traditional medical treatment
- This includes things like: hospitalization, therapy, clinic visits for chronic conditions.
- Travel to medical treatment
- Assistance for medical travel will be reimbursed at $100 per night for lodging, $50 per day for meals and $0.22 per mile.
- Specialized medical equipment
- Prescriptions
You will be asked to provide the following supporting documentation:
- Most recent tax return showing number in household and total taxable income
- Letter of support or a prescription from your healthcare provider
- Insurance denial or proof of non-covered item
- Itemized receipts or invoice
If you have any questions, please contact the Sanford Health Foundation at 701-323-8450 or SHFoundation.Bismarck@sanfordhealth.org.
Additional funding through the GABR Legacy fund may be available for qualified individuals. Visit us online for more information and to submit an application.