Our local SILVER CROSS location / affiliate will be familiar with any funding sources ,if available, for the particular product you are interested in. To following information is to give you an overview of the usual funding process....

How to Get Started - Three Steps

1) First, you must set the groundwork by determining the specific product model required. Consultation with a therapist or physician may be required. SILVER CROSS can help you through a local affiliate with this entire process.

2) Second, is to gather the information you may need in the funding process. Whether assistance is sought from an insurance company, community organization, government agency, service club or other funding source they will require the following information.

Having the following information available will help alleviate frustration and unnecessary delays:

• Primary Disability
• Time of Onset
• Cause of Disability
• Employment History
• Family Gross Income, Monthly Expenses (Rent or mortgage payments, utilities, loans and bills, medical expenses etc.)
• Health Insurance Information
• Names, ages and relationship of dependents.

3) Third, Prepare a Justification Statement

Most funding sources require a justification statement. When the funding source is a public or private insurance policy a physician or a therapist usually must submit a statement indicating necessity of the purchase.

The Key to Successful Funding

The key to success is information. The key is to know what they want, your determination and most important, your preparation of the information. The other key is to select funding sources in accordance with their needs and be able to justify the funding request to meet the funding source's goals.

Funding sources are grouped into three categories and listed for each geographical area.

• Government programs - Funds for home adaptations, wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs etc.,
• Service Clubs - Funding on an individual basis for needy families. This source should only be approached after all details of specific need has been determined by a healthcare professional and / or a SILVER CROSS associate and,
• Agencies - depending on your condition funding could be available for some products.

If all you are struggling to find help try our local affiliate to see if they know of some assistance in your area. The Silver Cross affiliate will try and find a recycled product or a low cost new product to meet your specific need.