How to apply for McDonough District Hospital (Macomb) — Financial Assistance (McDonough County)

Who it's for

McDonough County hospital safety net: McDonough District Hospital (Macomb) is the county's anchor — a county hospital-district facility serving Macomb and Western Illinois University. Illinois law (the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act) requires hospitals to give uninsured Illinois residents free care when family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (at rural hospitals like MDH, for charges over $300), discounted care up to 300% FPL, and caps what a hospital can collect at 20% of family income per year. MDH also runs Fellheimer Assistance, a hospital fund for patients age 62 and older who have lived in McDonough County for at least a year. Apply within 60 days of your bill: submit the financial assistance application to the Financial Assistance Office (525 E. Grant Street, Macomb) in person, by mail, by fax (309-836-1532), or by email to billing@mdh.org. Questions: 309-836-1528 or 309-836-1529.

What you'll need

• Completed MDH financial assistance application (form NS-91, within 60 days of the bill)
• Proof of household income (most recent tax return, W-2s, 2 most recent pay stubs, or Social Security/retirement benefit statement)
• Asset verification (recent bank statement; property tax bill or investment statement if applicable) — not required for Fellheimer (62+) or Mammography applicants
• Illinois Department of Public Aid approval/denial or SNAP eligibility verification, if any

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about McDonough District Hospital (Macomb) — Financial Assistance (McDonough 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 MDH financial assistance application (form NS-91, within 60 days of the bill), proof of household income (most recent tax return, W-2s, 2 most recent pay stubs, or Social Security/retirement benefit statement), asset verification (recent bank statement; property tax bill or investment statement if applicable) — not required for Fellheimer (62+) or Mammography applicants — 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