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Hi! I had a question for you all. Does anyone know of charity organizations or local organizations in Cleveland OH and Pittsburgh PA that help with traveling and lodging? We are flying with my son to both Cleveland OH and Pittsburgh PA for medical evals. It is quite expensive and my insurance won't cover traveling expenses. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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You can also check
A I R CAR E A L L I A N C E
888-260-9707
www.aircareall.org
Provides referrals to charitable, long-distance, or air medical transport options.
A M E R I C A N A I R L I N E S M I L E S F O R K I D S I N N E ED
817-963-8118
www.aa.com/milesforkids
Provides transportation for seriously ill children up to the age of 18 in need of conventional
medical treatment. Patient must be recommended by a social worker.
A M T R A K
800-USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com
Travelers with impaired mobility are allowed a 15 percent discount on round trip travel with
appropriate documentation. Travelers must book via telephone or ticket counter to receive the
discount.
C H I L D R E N ' S M I R A C L E N ETWOR K
801-278-8900
www.cmn.org
Financial assistance for transportation associated with medical treatment may be available at a
local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. When you call the national office telephone
number, you will be referred to the local program director at a local Children’s Miracle
Network Hospital. The local program director will help locate financial assistance for
transportation, if funds are available.
F I R S T H A N D F O U N D A T I O N
816-201-1569
www.cerner.com/firsthand/
Will provide financial assistance for lodging for families with children seeking medical
treatment.
and as always The Ronald McDonald House Charities
Good Luck, hope this helps
here are some more
am in no way affiliated with any of the links/names I am about to post. I just happened upon them.
Transportation Assistance:
Air Charity Network
The Medical Transportation Reimbursement Fund (the MOTOR Fund)
National Patient Travel Center (NPTC)
Miracle Flights for Kids
Mercy Medical Airlift
Surgical & Medical Care:
Angels of the OR
Operation Access (for uninsured people)
Chain of Hope (children in developing nations)
The House of Charity
The National Brain Tumor Foundation (grants)
Bureau of Children w/Medical Handicaps (Ohio only)
AMANF (Brazil)
The Harris County Hospital District (Houston, TX)
First Hand Foundation (children)
Healing the Children
Temporary Housing:
The Ronald McDonald House Charities
St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Boston operates Philoxenia House for patients that go to Boston for medical care.
The Boston Hospital Housing Network
Joe's House (listing of accomodations across the US)
Discounted Prescriptions:
Together Rx Access
The direct links are on the site that I got it from --
www.ctf.org/patient-info/paying-for-health-care/menu-id-145
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