How to apply for HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese — Financial Assistance (Clinton County)

Who it's for

Clinton County hospital safety net: HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital (Hospital Sisters Health System, Breese) is the county's anchor — a nonprofit Catholic hospital. As an HSHS facility it offers a Patient Financial Assistance / Community Care Program, with free or discounted care for households at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Residents near the Metro East also reach the Belleville / O'Fallon hospitals. 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. Apply at the hospital financial counseling office or at https://www.hshs.org/st-josephs-breese/patients-guests/patient-financial-services. Phone: 833-464-1778.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Clinton 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