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Humanitarian Foundation – Grottoes of North America – Dental Care – Funding Assistance
The Grottoes of North America Humanitarian Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that brings “Special Smiles” to children with special needs by providing them much-needed dental care. The program helps cover the costs of dental treatment, including hospital and anesthesia costs, when needed, for children with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular disorders, those with intellectual disabilities, including Downs Syndrome, and dental treatment for organ transplant recipients.
Eligibility
The Dental Care for Children with Special Needs Program is designed for children under 18 with one or more of the following conditions: Cerebral Palsy Muscular Dystrophy and related neuromuscular disorders Intellectual Disabilities, including Downs Syndrome for profound to 2 years overall delayed.
Documentation from the child’s school licensed psychologist, or physician, may be required.
Dental Care for Organ Transplant recipients pre & post Medicaid patients are not covered by the program.
The Dental Care for Children with Special Needs Program is the secondary carrier when insurance is involved and acts as the primary carrier if no insurance is available, and covers the maximum allowable fees as determined by the Humanitarian Foundation.
Click here for more information on How the Dental Program Works