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How to apply for Margaret Mary Health (Batesville) — Financial Assistance (Ripley County)

Ripley County hospital safety net: Margaret Mary Health (Batesville) — an independent community hospital, the county's anchor; financial assistance gives 60%-100% discounts to households at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Who it's for

Ripley County hospital safety net: Ripley = Margaret Mary Health (Batesville, independent) — 60-100% discounts to 300% FPL. Indiana hospitals do not have a single state-mandated charity-care law (unlike New Jersey); each runs its own Financial Assistance Program, typically a sliding scale to 200-300% of the Federal Poverty Level, and non-profit hospitals must offer one. Apply at the hospital financial counseling office or at https://www.mmhealth.org/for-patients/bill-payment/financial-assistance/. Phone: 812-933-5441.

Ripley: Ripley = Margaret Mary Health (Batesville, independent) — 60-100% discounts to 300% FPL. Each hospital runs its own Financial Assistance Program (no Indiana state-mandated charity-care law).

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Ripley County / Indiana 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: 812-933-5441

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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