In order to be eligible for the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund :
The family's out-of-pocket expenses related to their child’s medical condition must be more than 10% of the
family's gross annual income up to $100,000 and 15% of any portion of the annual family income that is above $100,000, in
a given twelve month period.
The applicant must be 21 years of age or younger.*
The applicant must be a resident of Massachusetts.
The applicant must be under the care of a licensed health care provider with staff privileges at a hospital licensed or
accredited to provide pediatric or neonatal care.
The Fund will consider expenses incurred within the last 24 months prior to the application date.
* Eligibility was extended from age 18 to age 21, effective July 8, 2006. Policies and procedures for applicants
between the ages of 19 and 21 are currently being developed.
