The Samaritan Fund Program is again available for Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools employees and dependents. It is available only until April 30, 2026. Download the flyer below or keep reading to learn more about how the program works.
The Samaritan Fund Program provides financial support to those facing significant medical challenges or the burden of high-cost medications. Employees are not required to pay any fees to take part in the Samaritan Fund Program. Participation in the Samaritan Fund Program is voluntary and entirely at your discretion.
Should you be deemed an ideal candidate, the program will assist in identifying a health plan that both you and your healthcare providers agree upon, then the Samaritan Fund Program will provide you with funds from Samaritan Sponsors to pay for medical expenses, including your monthly premiums, deductible, coinsurance, and copayments.
Click here to apply to the Samaritan Fund Program by April 30, 2026.
Ultimately, the choice to participate is yours to make, and you are free to end your participation in the process at any time. The application process for the program is confidential. To apply, complete the HIPAA authorization form using the link here. This form enables a representative of the program to contact you directly and assess whether the program is a suitable fit for your needs.
If approved, the program will assist you in enrolling in an individual health insurance plan and will provide you with financial assistance that should eliminate the out-of-pocket costs for insurance premiums and medical care. Your new plan - and the Samaritan Fund Program's financial support - will begin on July 1, 2026.
Applying and exploring this offering is straightforward. However, it is important to note that there is a limited timeframe for making changes to your group plan election. Changes can only occur during a qualifying event or within the annual enrollment period.
The deadline to complete and submit your HIPAA form is April 30, 2026. Should you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Samaritan Fund Program team at service@samaritanfundprogram.com.