SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS Sample Clauses

SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS. The trustee may make distributions for the benefit of INJURED CHILD/PERSON, of so much, or all, of the trust estate as the trustee in its sole and absolute discretion determines to be advisable from time to time. Distributions may be made from both income and principal of the trust. Any income of the trust not so distributed shall be added annually to the principal. The purpose of the trust is to provide for supplemental care for INJURED CHILD/PERSON, and the following non-support items are illustrative, but in no way restrict the discretion of the trustee: draft this for the specific beneficiary! Therapy at innovative institutions such as the NOMC Euro Peds, North Oakland Medical Center [BE SPECIFIC IF FAMILY WANTS SOME COOL PROGRAM TO BE PAID FOR, AND MEDICAID DOES NOT PAY] Transportation including the cost of plane, taxi, bus pass, companion expenses to facilitate travel for therapeutic purposes Adaptive equipment and special shoes Modification of residence to permit access, improve functional ability Telecommunication and television expenses, including telephone, computer and/or cable equipment and services Physical skills training recommended by therapists, including swimming classes and equipment Private Case Management to Assist the Beneficiary, or to aid the Trustee in the Trustee's duties Prescription medications and medical equipment not covered by the increasingly rationed private and public benefit health coverage plans Over-the-counter medications or personal care products helpful to relieve discomfort and/or increase functioning and quality of life Nutritional supplements, special diet items recommended by therapists Adaptive furniture and equipment to increase functional abilities Computer equipment & supplies, internet access costs Education expenses, including tutoring for bricks and mortar or internet/distance learning and support groups; tuition, books and course materials Medical, dental or diagnostic treatment, including experimental treatment, for which there are not funds otherwise available (for example, the treatment may not be deemed "medically necessary" by the medical care review mechanisms in public or private benefit/insurance systems, or there may be too few providers willing to accept the Medicaid or Medicare reimbursement rate for their medical services, so that access to a provider is effectively impossible, or substantially delayed) This list is intended to be illustrative and not inclusive of all kinds of non-support dis...