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Funding Amount

Up to $2,500 per patient

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Patron Program

Overview: The Patron Fund Program provides financial assistance to uninsured or under-insured Kentuckians in need of medically necessary eye surgeries. The program has assisted over 200 people in the last five years.

Geographic Scope: Kentucky (requires referral from Kentucky Lions Club member)

Focus Areas:

  • Medically necessary eye surgeries

  • Payment made directly to doctors' offices, surgery centers, and anesthesiologists

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Individual must be referred by a Kentucky Lions Club member

  • Must verify medical need for surgery

  • Must verify financial need (household income and expenses documentation required)

  • Application must be completed and submitted to KLEF

    • Funding Process:

  • Applications reviewed by Patron Committee

  • Written approval letter sent to patient and healthcare providers

  • Maximum amount per patient: $2,500

  • Payment only to participating doctors' offices, surgery centers, and anesthesiologists

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 502-583-0564 (ext. 103)

  • Email: Not specified

  • Address: 301 East Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202

    • Patron Fund Recognition Levels:

  • Life Patron: $100 donation (Life Patron Pin)

  • Silver Patron: $500 total donation (Silver Patron Pin)

  • Gold Patron: $1,000 total donation (Gold Patron Pin)

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply for Patron Program Assistance

    1. Get Referral: Obtain a referral from a Kentucky Lions Club member
    2. Complete Application: Complete the Patron Program application
    3. Submit Documentation: Include with application:
    - Verification of medical need for surgery
    - Verification of financial need (household income and expenses)
    4. Submit to KLEF: Submit completed application to KLEF
    5. Committee Review: KLEF sends application to Patron Committee for review and vote
    6. Notification: Patient and healthcare providers receive written approval letter

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Medical need verification

  • Financial need documentation (household income and expenses)

  • Signature from Kentucky Lions Club member on application

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    Fields of Work

    healthcarehearing-and-vision

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