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How to apply for Ascension Saint Joseph + Silver Cross Hospital — Financial Assistance (Will County)
Will County hospital safety net: Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center (Joliet) and Silver Cross Hospital (New Lenox — an independent not-for-profit) are the county anchors; Edward-Elmhurst / Endeavor Health also serves the Plainfield/Bolingbrook area. (Illinois hospital financial assistance)
Who it's for
Will County hospital safety net: Will = Ascension Saint Joseph (Joliet) + Silver Cross Hospital (New Lenox, independent) — the county anchors. 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://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/illinois/iljol/joliet-ascension-saint-joseph-medical-center. Phone: 815-725-7133.
Will: Will = Ascension Saint Joseph (Joliet) + Silver Cross Hospital (New Lenox, independent) — the county anchors. Illinois LAW mandates hospital financial assistance (free care to ~200-300% FPL) — apply even if unsure.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Will 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: 815-725-7133
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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