How to apply for HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital (Effingham) — Financial Assistance (Effingham County)

Who it's for

Effingham County's hospital is HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, a regional hospital in the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) serving east-central and southeastern Illinois. HSHS runs a Financial Assistance & Community Care Program for patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford to pay. Illinois law (the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act) also requires hospitals to give uninsured Illinois residents free care when family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, discounted care above that (up to 300-600% FPL depending on hospital type), and caps collections at 20% of family income per year. Apply by downloading the HSHS financial assistance application (English or Spanish) or calling Patient Financial Services at 833-464-1778 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).

What you'll need

• Completed HSHS financial assistance application (download from the HSHS financial assistance page)
• Documentation per the HSHS Financial Assistance Required Documentation list (proof of income, insurance status)
• Hospital bill or account number

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital (Effingham) — Financial Assistance (Effingham County). 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 HSHS financial assistance application (download from the HSHS financial assistance page), documentation per the HSHS Financial Assistance Required Documentation list (proof of income, insurance status), hospital bill or account number — 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

per-encounter or annual