The Purpose Fund

Established in 2013 by LHC Group, The Purpose Fund is an employee hardship relief fund designed to assist employees in times of crisis.

Examples of qualifying expenses include critical illness or injury, or unexpected financial hardship for which the employee cannot otherwise find relief, including natural disasters, fire, or death of an immediate family member.

One hundred percent of donations are used to help employees facing unexpected financial hardship. All administrative costs associated with The Purpose Fund are paid by LHC Group.

A committee of LHC Group employees — representing various divisions and geographic areas of the company — reviews applications and makes grants as appropriate in accordance with pre-determined criteria. All requests are kept confidential.

Frequently asked questions:
Q: How will my donation to The PURPOSE Fund be used?
A: One hundred percent of donations to The PURPOSE Fund will be used to help employees who are facing unexpected financial hardship. All administrative costs associated with The PURPOSE Fund will be paid by LHC Group.

Q: Who qualifies to receive help from The PURPOSE Fund?
A: Any current LHC Group employee is eligible to apply for help through The PURPOSE Fund. Qualifying expenses will include unexpected financial hardship for which employees cannot otherwise find relief, including natural disasters, fire, death of an immediate family member, etc.

Q: Who will review applications for help?
A: A committee of LHC Group employees — representing varied divisions and geographic areas of the company — will review applications and make grants as appropriate and according to predetermined criteria. The requesting employee will then be notified of the decision by the program administrator. All requests will be kept confidential. The committee will not be given information pertaining to the applicant’s identity to ensure confidentiality.

Q: How do I apply for help from The PURPOSE Fund?
A: To apply for a grant from The PURPOSE Fund, you will need to submit a confidential application. Applications are available at home.LHCgroup.com.

Q: Is my donation to The PURPOSE Fund tax-deductible?
A: Yes. Your donation will be tax deductible.

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