Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support Inc. (AMCSI) offers financial hardship assistance to individuals who meet the eligibility requirements and are experiencing a hardship that impacts their quality of life.

Eligibility requirements for the Medical Travel Grant:

• Assistance is awarded to individuals with the diagnosis of arthrogryposis or to the direct family member of the affected individual.
• Current registered member of AMCSI
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• Applicants must reside in the US or Canada
• Proof of diagnosed condition of arthrogryposis

Applicants who are approved or denied may reapply every 12 months (certain conditions apply)

Applicants must demonstrate financial need and will be required to submit documentation

Grant amount varies based on available funds, stated need, and unanimous approval by AMCSI’s hardship committee during quarterly reviews.

Please allow 6-8 weeks for applications to be reviewed and finalized.

In some cases, emergency funding will be fast tracked (ie. RMDH closures due to pandemic)

The following are items can be reimbursed: (Week of scheduled surgery ONLY)
Ground Travel (Uber, Taxi, Lyft)
Car Rental
Lodging

Items that will NOT be reimbursed:
Air Travel
Parking
Tolls
Upgrades

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to reimburse follow-up, therapy, or brace appointments at this time.