All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Eligibility is determined by medical and financial criteria and applied to a cost-share formula.
Second, the applicant must prove financial need above and beyond the availability of federal and state funds, private insurance or family resources. If an applicant is a minor or an adult dependent, NORD may request financial information of family members or guardians before determining the applicant's eligibility. Applications must be submitted annually to determine continued medical and financial eligibility. Acceptance into the program at any time does not guarantee ongoing eligibility, nor does it mean that applicants are entitled to or will be granted benefits at a later time. Generally, a patient over 18 years of age may submit his or her own application.