How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Great River Medical Center and SMC Regional Medical Center) — Mississippi in Arkansas
Mississippi County Hospital System
Who it's for
Mississippi County Hospital System runs Great River Medical Center in Blytheville and SMC Regional Medical Center in Osceola. Its Patient Financial Assistance policy helps low-income uninsured and underinsured patients with charity care and discounted hospital charges. You may qualify if you are uninsured, or if you have trouble paying an insurance co-payment or deductible for hospital services. Fill out the online Financial Application on the hospital system's website, or call (870) 838-7300 and ask for help with financial assistance.
Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Completed financial assistance application (online form)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-870-838-7300
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Great River Medical Center and SMC Regional Medical Center) — Mississippi. 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 financial assistance application (online form) — 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)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.