Financial Assistance
Purpose
The South Dakota Parkinson Foundation provides financial assistance in support of our mission of “Empowering the Parkinson’s community through education, resources, and supportive connections”.
Non-Discrimination Clause
The South Dakota Parkinson Foundation provides financial assistance without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Confidentiality Statement
Information collected through this application will remain confidential and will be used only to evaluate eligibility for the South Dakota Parkinson Foundation financial assistance program and to facilitate payment disbursement, if approved and applicable.
Scope
Assistance is subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and the availability of budgeted funds and is not guaranteed. Applications are reviewed every Monday for consideration.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for financial assistance, applicants must:
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Live within the state of South Dakota OR receive services in South Dakota for which your request for financial assistance is made.
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Provide a letter or documentation from your healthcare professional sharing your diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, Atypical Parkinson’s Disease, or Parkinsonism.(i.e. doctor, therapist, or copy of diagnosis from your healthcare chart) *This would only need to be provided when applying for the first time with this application. Click HERE to print a diagnosis verification form to give to your provider.
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Provide proof or documentation that insurance coverage for the requested service or item has been reviewed and is not covered by insurance.
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Complete the standard Financial Assistance Application and submit all required documentation.
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Provide a receipt or cost estimate for the item or service you are requesting reimbursement or coverage for. If already purchased, the item or service must have been purchased within 90 days of the application date.