How to apply for Graham Health System (Graham Hospital, Canton) — Financial Assistance (Fulton County)

Who it's for

Fulton County hospital safety net: Graham Health System (Graham Hospital, Canton) is the county's anchor — a not-for-profit, federally designated Sole Community Hospital serving Fulton, Mason, and Peoria counties, with Graham Medical Group clinics across the region. A Patient Financial Advocate screens patients for charity / financial assistance, often before the visit; income-eligible patients receive free or discounted care. 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.grahamhealthsystem.org/patient-visitor-resources/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 309-647-5240.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Fulton 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