MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION -WESTERN & EASTERN OKLAHOMA

Patient Services Program

PURPOSE

The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) primary mission is to find a treatment(s) or cure for neuromuscular disease. Secondary to that is the provision of medical care, equipment, and summer camp. 

CONTACT

Health Care Services

Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.

5601 NW 72nd, Ste 124

Oklahoma City, OK 73132

(405) 722-8001

FAX: (405) 722-1602

Email: oklahomacitya@ mdausa.org

Tulsa Office

3015 E. Skelly Dr. Ste 221-A

Tulsa, OK 74105

(918) 749-7997

FAX: (918) 749-3725

Email: tulsa@mdausa.org

www.mda.org

FINANCIAL CRITERIA

• None

ELIGIBILITY

• Client must be diagnosed with one of the 43 neuromuscular diseases covered by the association and be a permanent resident of the United States.

AT SERVICES PROVIDED/COVERED

• Information & Referral

• Loan Closet

• Neuromuscular center, which offers assessments, evaluations, & medical care

• Locating Alternate Funding

• Financial assistance with the purchase and maintenance & repair of wheelchair; scooters; leg braces; and communication devices

AT DEVICES PROVIDED/COVERED

Aids for Daily Living

Augmentative Communication

Wheelchairs & Mobility Aids

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Must be referred by private physician with either confirmed or suspected diagnosis of neuromuscular disease. 

• Once a firm diagnosis is established, patient is eligible. 

PIECES OF THE PUZZLE

• Assessments and evaluations are limited to annual physical therapy and occupational therapy evaluations through the MDA Clinic only.

• MDA is a “payor of last resort.” Private and public insurance must be billed first. MDA only covers the patient’s out-of-pocket expense (up to the MDA maximum) of covered services.

• MDA provides up to:

• $2000 for augmentative communication devices,

• $2000 for purchase of a wheelchair or leg brace (once every three (3) years for children and once every five (5) years for adults), and

• $500 for covered equipment repair (every year).