Medical Indemnity Fund (MIF)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Hospital care
Other requirements
- The fund covers various medical expenses for qualified plaintiffs, including:
- Surgical care
- Nursing care
- Assistive technology
Overview
Medical Indemnity Fund
Geographic Scope: New York State
Program Focus: Provides dedicated funding for future health care costs of individuals with birth-related neurological injuries due to medical malpractice during delivery.
Background
- Reopened to prospective enrollees as of June 2024
- Applications subject to specific eligibility requirements
Eligible Expenses
The fund covers various medical expenses for qualified plaintiffs, including:
- Hospital care
- Surgical care
- Nursing care
- Assistive technology
Purpose
Ensures that clients receive necessary long-term care without the financial strain typically associated with extensive medical needs.
Current Status
CRITICAL FUNDING CHALLENGE: As of the information provided, the fund is facing significant financial challenges:
- Projected to run out of money by spring 2025
- Despite a $58 million allocation by Governor Hochul, the fund lacks sustainable long-term funding
- Without additional financial support, the MIF will be unable to continue enrolling new participants or covering medical costs for those already enrolled
Contact
For applications and enrollment information, visit: https://trialacademy.org/?pg=medical-indemnity-fund
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Detailed application procedures and requirements are not provided in the available website content. Contact the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers directly for:
- Eligibility requirements
- Application materials and forms
- Required documentation
- Submission procedures
What New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers reported $750 in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2021
- 1
- Total given
- $30K
- Median grant
- $30K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.
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Center Action Fund · Washington, DC
$30K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Healthcare
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