Animal Care PA, PVMA's charitable arm, wants YOU to take advantage of this program, as a PMVA member benefit! When a client comes in with a sick animal but does not have the means to pay for their care, you can submit a request for reimbursement through the TLC Program which provides veterinary care grants. The program does not cost anything for PVMA members. All you need to do is sign up!
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More money means more lives are saved. Save the animal. Help the owner. Get paid through a TLC reimbursement. It’s a WIN, WIN, WIN for everyone! |
It is hard to lose a patient. It’s heartbreaking when you know you have the skills to save them, but the client can’t afford the procedure. With TLC - you can! |
The best days are when you can reunite companions – humans with their pets! You have the know-how; now you have the wherewithal, as well! |
No more turning clients away or pro bono. Just submit a request for reimbursement for veterinary care when a client is unable to pay for life-saving procedures for their pet. |
What Are the Qualifying Criteria For Veterinary Practices to Participate?
A veterinary practice wishing to participate in the TLC program and, therefore, be eligible for reimbursement of services provided to companion animals in need of significant medical care, must:
- Actively promote the program to its clientele through the distribution of social media posts, information on how to donate and possibly brochures.
- Must have at least one veterinarian on staff who is a member of the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association.
- Must complete a TLC Participating Practice participation application that outlines contact information, veterinarians on staff, and posting and marketing collateral to promote the program.
When you sign up as a TLC Participating Practice you can submit reimbursement forms to help clients in need of major veterinary care.
How It Works:
It’s relatively easy to request grants from the TLC program. All you have to do is sign up to be a TLC Participating Practice. To be considered for a grant, you should submit a request for the animal’s care BEFORE treatment is provided if possible. After-treatment requests for coverage will also be reviewed and funds may be provided to the extent they are available.
Completed reimbursement requests for funds will be reviewed by the Case Approval and Oversight Committee. If approved and funding is available, funds for the care of the animal identified in the application will be earmarked for that animal’s care. In both pre-treatment and after-treatment cases, the Committee will allocate monies based on funding availability and will notify you with the amount set aside for the animal’s care. Costs associated with the care may not be covered in full. Because our abilities are limited by the donations we receive, there is no guarantee of funding for any case. Funds are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
What Medical Expenses Are Covered?
True medical and surgical costs related to emergency or significant medical care for eligible companion animals are covered. A percentage of staff time may be included. Long-term boarding expenses are not eligible.
What is the Turnaround Time For Reimbursement?
Reimbursement will be provided, on the program's available basis, 30 days from confirmation of receipt of the application.
What Animals Are Eligible For Services?
Companion animals that have been injured, abused, neglected, or in need of significant medical care are eligible for the program. Companion animals are defined as those that are kept for enjoyment and companionship as opposed to those used in livestock production and laboratory research.
