Excludes donations up to $15,000 when determining income eligibility for Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund applicants.

The bill modifies the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund program by excluding up to $15,000 in community donations from the income of parents or legal guardians when determining eligibility. This change aims to ensure that fundraising efforts by the community do not negatively impact the amount a family can receive for medical expenses related to a child's catastrophic illness. The exclusion applies to expenses such as travel, lodging, meals, and other necessary costs associated with the child's care.

Excludes donations up to $15,000 when determining income eligibility for Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund applicants.

The bill modifies the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund program by excluding up to $15,000 in community donations from the income of parents or legal guardians when determining eligibility. This change aims to ensure that fundraising efforts by the community do not negatively impact the amount a family can receive for medical expenses related to a child's catastrophic illness. The exclusion applies to expenses such as travel, lodging, meals, and other necessary costs associated with the child's care.