Caring for your child

The Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU) at CHOP's Middleman Family Pavilion in King of Prussia, Pa., is a Level III unit that provides specialized care.

The Harriet and Ronald Lassin Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU) located on our Philadelphia Campus is one of the biggest and best in the world.

Family leaders from the Family Advisory Council of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offer these top nine tips for managing your healthcare finances.

What is co-insurance? An ancillary charge? Out-of-pocket expenses? Understanding these healthcare coverage keywords can make managing the financial aspects of your child’s care easier.

This nonprofit supports families to fly for treatment options not close to their home. 

This charity helps to support families with lodging while seeking care in the Philadelphia area. They have locations in Philadelphia, PA as well as Camden, NJ that offer transportation to CHOP. 

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) is a non-profit legal services organization that represents Pennsylvanians who need help getting or keeping Medicaid (Medical Assistance or MA). Their "self help" resource library includes information about medical assistance for workers with disabilities, Medicare/Medicaid dual eligibility, application process for OLTL waivers, and more. 

The PA IEB provides enrollment support for Pennsylvania’s Home and Community Based (HCBS) waiver programs.

A guardian is someone that is legally authorized to act on behalf of a minor or an incapacitated adult to assure that the person’s health, safety, and welfare needs are met and that their rights are protected. New Jersey provides helpful information on obtaining guardianship and a guardianship packet.

This fund is designed to help mito patient and families obtaining or seeking care at CHOP. These funds can help supplement travel related costs, uncovered medical expenses, or other financial hardships given the underlying diagnosis. Our families can apply once a year to this fund for support. To find out more information or if your needs qualify you can reach out to our social worker Addie Fishstein fishsteina@chop.edu.