How to apply for Midwest Medical Center (Galena) — Financial Assistance (Jo Daviess County)

Who it's for

Jo Daviess County hospital safety net: Jo Daviess = Midwest Medical Center (Galena, critical access) + Dubuque, Iowa hospitals across the river. 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.midwestmedicalcenter.org/patients-visitors/insurance-payment. Phone: 815-777-1340.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Midwest Medical Center (Galena) — Financial Assistance (Jo Daviess 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 proof of household income, proof of Jo Daviess County / Illinois residency, photo identification — 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