How to apply for Shelby Memorial Hospital (Major Health Partners, Shelbyville) — Financial Assistance (Shelby County)

Who it's for

Shelby County hospital safety net: Shelby Memorial Hospital (operated by Major Health Partners, Shelbyville) is the county's anchor — a community hospital. Patients at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may receive discounts ranging from 25% to 100% of the balance owed. 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.mymhp.org/patients-guests/resources/billing/financial-assistance/. Phone: 217-774-3961.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Shelby 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