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How to apply for Major Health Partners (MHP Medical Center, Shelbyville, INDEPENDENT) — Financial Assistance (Shelby County)

Shelby County hospital safety net: Major Health Partners (MHP Medical Center, Shelbyville) — an INDEPENDENT not-for-profit community hospital, the county's anchor southeast of Indianapolis.

Who it's for

Shelby County hospital safety net: Shelby = Major Health Partners / MHP Medical Center (Shelbyville, INDEPENDENT) — the county anchor. 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.mymhp.org/. Phone: 317-392-3211.

Shelby: Shelby = Major Health Partners / MHP Medical Center (Shelbyville, INDEPENDENT) — the county anchor. 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 Shelby 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: 317-392-3211

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Major Health Partners (MHP Medical Center, Shelbyville, INDEPENDENT) — Financial Assistance (Shelby 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 shelby county / indiana residency, photo identificationis 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

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