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Had a bishop pose a question today I couldn't find a specific reference for. He has a missionary preparing to leave for the MTC and needs help paying for the required vaccinations. He thought he had read "somewhere" that FO funds cannot be used for vaccinations. He attempted to use Ward Missionary funds but it wasn't an option to pay the expense. Rightly so as that is not an authorized use for Ward Missionary funds.
GH 22.5.2.1 addresses use of FO funds for medical, which medically necessary vaccinations could fall under. In that paragraph there is a link to “Use of Fast Offerings for Medical Expenses.” Unfortunately my calling as stake finance clerks does not allow access to review. Based on info I have and was able to review, it seems FO-Medical would be appropriate for this Church mandated medical expense considering the circumstances. The member does not yet fall under coverage for mission medical coverage so that's not an option. Personal medical insurance, for whatever reason, is not an option and the member nor their family are unable to cover the expense out of pocket.
Is anyone aware of any additional guidance I can point this bishop to or is FO-Medical the appropriate fund to use in this case?
GH 22.5.2.1 addresses use of FO funds for medical, which medically necessary vaccinations could fall under. In that paragraph there is a link to “Use of Fast Offerings for Medical Expenses.” Unfortunately my calling as stake finance clerks does not allow access to review. Based on info I have and was able to review, it seems FO-Medical would be appropriate for this Church mandated medical expense considering the circumstances. The member does not yet fall under coverage for mission medical coverage so that's not an option. Personal medical insurance, for whatever reason, is not an option and the member nor their family are unable to cover the expense out of pocket.
Is anyone aware of any additional guidance I can point this bishop to or is FO-Medical the appropriate fund to use in this case?