How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Baptist Health — Prattville Baptist Hospital) — Autauga

Who it's for

Baptist Health's Hospital Charity/Financial Assistance Program covers uninsured patients at its South, East, and Prattville hospitals. Alabama residents with family income at or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify, based on a sliding scale. All self-pay, uninsured patients get discounts and can use interest-free payment plans of up to two years. Call Customer Service at 334-747-4570, or the Medicaid Financial Counselors at 334-747-2926 for help applying for Medicaid or Marketplace coverage.

What you'll need

• Completed Baptist Health Financial Assistance Application
• Proof of income for you, your spouse, and adult family members (last year's signed federal tax return, or 1099s and W-2s, two months of recent pay stubs, and proof of other income such as a Social Security award letter)
• Proof of assets (current bank statements for savings and checking, and other assets)
• Proof of non-eligibility for Medicaid, if screened

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Baptist Health — Prattville Baptist Hospital) — Autauga. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need completed Baptist Health Financial Assistance Application, proof of income for you, your spouse, and adult family members (last year's signed federal tax return, or 1099s and W-2s, two months of recent pay stubs, and proof of other income such as a Social Security award letter), proof of assets (current bank statements for savings and checking, and other assets) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

annual (reapply per policy)