Who is helped by the Heartbeat Humanitarian Fund?

Tanner employees who are facing an unexpected crisis or circumstance within their immediate household that creates financial hardship are eligible for support. 

Examples include but are not limited to:

• Accidents
• Death
• Fire
• Loss of a family member
• Significant loss of income

Please note that this program is only available to current Tanner employees. Employees must be out of the initial 90-day probationary period of employment and not in an active disciplinary case. 

How can I receive assistance?

To apply for assistance, fill out the Heartbeat Assistance Application and return it to the Tanner Foundation via: 

• Email: Heartbeat@tanner.org
• Inter-office mail: Tanner Health Foundation
• Fax: 770-812-9877

How will I know if I’ve been approved?

Once the Heartbeat Committee has reviewed the application, the applicant will be contacted by phone or email regarding the status. 

If approved, what assistance is offered?

If approved, assistance may be offered in various forms such as utility bill payments, mortgage payments, and medical bill payments on behalf of the applicant. 

Applicants do not receive cash directly from the fund. 

What assistance is not offered?

The Heartbeat Program cannot assist with the following expenses:

What are the next steps after approval?

If your application is approved, a member of the Foundation team will contact you to guide you through the process of receiving assistance.