How to apply for OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria) — Financial Assistance (Peoria County)

Who it's for

Peoria County hospital safety net: OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria) is the dominant anchor — a Level 1 trauma center and one of Illinois's largest hospitals (home of the Children's Hospital of Illinois). The Peoria metro is also served by Carle Health, which operates the former UnityPoint hospitals here (Carle Health Methodist and Proctor). OSF's financial-assistance program gives FREE care to households at or below 204% of the Federal Poverty Level and discounted care up to 322% FPL. 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.osfhealthcare.org/hospitals/saint-francis. Phone: 309-655-2000.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Peoria 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 OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria) — Financial Assistance (Peoria 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 peoria 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