I think it's a great idea. Even if the child's medical insurance takes care of most/all of their needs, there are still others that aren't, where facilities like Ronald McDonald House, etc., step in to help.
Yes, DUmmies--what a horrible story to you--a kid and his family are doing for themselves instead of letting "da gub'mint provide"...just a great big "**** you" to your ideas and policies. So suck it. Suck it long and hard.