How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Ouachita County Medical Center) — Ouachita in Arkansas

Who it's for

Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden has a charity care (financial assistance) policy that gives partly or fully discounted emergency or medically necessary care to eligible patients, based on income and assets. Under its plain-language summary, households at or below 133% of the federal poverty guideline can get 100% assistance; the discount then steps down from 95% at 135% to 70% at 185% through 250%. You must apply. Get an application at the registration or Business Office, download it from the hospital website, or call. For more information, call or visit the Financial Counselor in the Business Office at 870-836-1209.

What you'll need

• Completed OCMC Financial Assistance application
• Call the Financial Counselor to ask what proof of income and assets to bring

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Ouachita County Medical Center) — Ouachita. 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 OCMC Financial Assistance application, call the Financial Counselor to ask what proof of income and assets to bring — 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)