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Catastrophic Illness Commission

COVERED EXPENSES

There are specific parameters for distribution of funds from the Catastrophic Illness Commission. A few examples of covered expenses are: 

  • Proven and accepted medical procedures 
  • Transportation for the approved medical procedure to medical facilities for patient and one family member 
  • Medication that prevents rejection and/or reoccurrence of life threatening illness 

NON-COVERED EXPENSES

There are specific expenses that are not covered by the Catastrophic Illness Commission. A few examples are: 

  • Maintenance for acute prescriptions 
  • Durable medical equipment 
  • Debts or medical bills previously incurred
  • Experimental treatments, procedures or therapies