Medical Grant

Welcome to Preston Ranch Ministries! We are committed to helping adoptive families thrive by offering financial assistance for medical expenses. It is our privilege to support families on their post-adoption journey, and we look forward to getting to know your family through the application process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preston Ranch Medical Care Grants are for medical care or equipment for adopted children. Although our hope is to cover all granting requests, grants are contingent upon available funding, the number of applications received, and the family’s financial situation.

Applications must be submitted before the child turns 21, and funds will expire when the child turns 23. Grants are non-transferable and intended for the specific child named in the application. Separate applications are required for each adopted child.

Applications may be submitted once every two years per child, and only once for a specific medical expense incurred within the last 12 months or anticipated within 24 months, provided by a licensed U.S. physician. However, applications for other grant categories (mental health and crisis intervention) may be submitted during that two-year period. Grants will be paid directly to the provider after insurance is exhausted, based on the post-insurance bill submitted to PRM. Bills will be paid until the full grant amount is utilized.

If there is a postponement or withdrawal from the medical process, a change in medical provider, or an update in adoption status, the applicant must notify Preston Ranch Ministries via email at grants@prestonranch.org to allow for a reevaluation of the application.

Applications must be submitted online, with contact information for a pastoral reference. Applications are accepted from Colorado residents with a maximum Adjusted Gross Income of $150,000.

While not required for approval, Preston Ranch Ministries may occasionally request a matching contribution from the applicant’s church to maximize assistance and ensure families receive comprehensive care from both their faith community and our ministry.

ELIGIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSES:

A medical grant could potentially cover a wide range of medical expenses, including but not limited to:

• Surgeries & Procedures: Inpatient/outpatient surgeries and treatments.
• Hospital Stays: Room charges, medical care, and related expenses.
• Ongoing Treatments: Chemotherapy, dialysis, and other medical interventions.
• Therapies: Speech, occupational, physical, and developmental therapy.
• Medical Equipment: Wheelchairs, hearing aids, prosthetics, and adaptive devices.
• Prescription Medications: Long-term or critical care medications.
• Diagnostic Tests: MRIs, X-rays, CT scans, and lab tests.
• Specialist Care: Consultations and treatments from specialists.
• Home Healthcare: In-home medical care and nursing support.
• Rehabilitation: Post-surgery and recovery programs.
• Emergency Services: Ambulance transport, urgent care, and ER visits.

EXCLUSIONS: Funding is not available for clinical trials, experimental treatments, non-FDA-approved medications, or any medications or treatments inconsistent with the Preston Ranch Statement of Faith.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS:

Review this page and the Preston Ranch Statement of Faith, as they are required agreements before beginning the application.

Register and check email for the application link. Save progress regularly to avoid data loss—saved applications can be accessed anytime by logging in. Notify pastor that a reference form will be emailed and must be completed before application can be reviewed.

After submitting the online application, upload the following for application completion:

• First two pages of the last two years’ tax filings (redact all SSNs and bank details).
• Final Decree of Adoption or Adoption Certificate for the child listed.
• Family photo.

Once the items above and the pastoral reference are received, notification will be sent that the application is under review.

Grant awards will be posted in the applicant portal and emailed within one month; denials will be mailed. If approved, submit medical bills via the portal. Payments go directly to the provider, with status updates sent via email and posted in the portal.