How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Bernards Medical Center) — Craighead in Arkansas

St. Bernards Medical Center (St. Bernards Healthcare)

Who it's for

St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, part of St. Bernards Healthcare, offers financial assistance to people who are uninsured, underinsured, not eligible for government programs, have low income, or otherwise cannot pay for medically necessary care. Download the financial assistance summary, policy (policy #1206) and application from the St. Bernards website, and mail the completed application to St. Bernards Medical Center P.O. Box 1713 Jonesboro, AR, 72403-1713. For help, ask an admissions representative or call a financial counselor at 870.207.7227.

Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision.

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What you'll need

  • Completed St. Bernards Financial Assistance Application
  • Call a financial counselor to ask what proof to include

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-870-207-7227

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Bernards Medical Center) — Craighead. 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 St. Bernards Financial Assistance Application, call a financial counselor to ask what proof 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)

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.