How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Reachable Hospitals) — Brown County

Who it's for

Brown County has NO hospital of its own. The nearest hospitals are Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville (which lists Brown County in its service area) and Blessing Hospital in Quincy (the regional referral center), with Jacksonville Memorial also within reach. Each offers a Charity Care / financial-assistance program with discounts on a sliding scale for income-eligible patients. DISTINCTIVE to Illinois: state law (the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act + Fair Patient Billing Act) REQUIRES hospitals to provide financial assistance — uninsured patients at or below 200% (rural/critical-access) or 300% (urban) of the Federal Poverty Level generally receive free care, with capped discounts above that. Most Illinois hospitals have a robust charity-care policy as a result. Reach Culbertson Memorial at 217-322-4321.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Brown County / Illinois residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

Renewals

per-encounter or annual