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How to apply for Rochelle Community Hospital — Financial Assistance (Ogle County)
Ogle County hospital safety net: Rochelle Community Hospital (Rochelle) — an independent critical-access hospital, the county's anchor; patients with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level qualify for free care, with discounts above that. KSB (Dixon) and the Rockford systems also serve the county. (Illinois hospital financial assistance)
Who it's for
Ogle County hospital safety net: Ogle = Rochelle Community Hospital (independent critical access) — free care ≤200% FPL; + KSB / Rockford reach. 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.rochellehospital.com/patients-and-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/. Phone: 815-562-2181.
Ogle: Ogle = Rochelle Community Hospital (independent critical access) — free care ≤200% FPL; + KSB / Rockford reach. Illinois LAW mandates hospital financial assistance (free care to ~200-300% FPL).
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Ogle County / Illinois residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
- Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 815-562-2181
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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