How to apply for Mercyhealth Javon Bea + OSF Saint Anthony + UW Health SwedishAmerican — Financial Assistance (Winnebago County)

Who it's for

Winnebago County hospital safety net: Rockford is a three-system hospital town — Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital (two campuses, Rockton Avenue and Riverside; a Level 1 trauma center) is the largest; OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital also anchor the metro. 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 any hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/patients-and-visitors/billing-and-financial-services/. Mercyhealth Patient Financial Services: 815-971-5000.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Winnebago 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