How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Baxter Health) — Baxter in Arkansas

Who it's for

Baxter Health in Mountain Home offers financial assistance in the form of discounted care for emergency and other medically necessary care in its hospital, hospital departments and provider-based clinics. Elective care is not covered. Eligibility is based on ability to pay, including family income, lack of insurance, catastrophic medical need, or physical or mental incapacity. Patients whose family income is lower than 300% of the National Poverty Guidelines may qualify for care at reduced cost. The application is free on request; turn it in to Patient Financial Services at Main Admissions or mail it to 624 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653. For help, call Patient Financial Services at 870-508-1080, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

What you'll need

• Completed Baxter Health Financial Assistance Application Form
• Supporting documentation (call to ask what to include)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Baxter Health) — Baxter. 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 Baxter Health Financial Assistance Application Form, supporting documentation (call to ask what to include) — 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)