How to apply for Hospital financial assistance (Allen County Regional Hospital) — Allen in Kansas

Allen County Regional Hospital (Saint Luke's / BJC Health)

Who it's for

Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola is a critical access hospital that is part of Saint Luke's, a member of BJC Health. It offers BJC financial assistance to patients who do not have health insurance or who need help paying their bills. If you qualify, you can get help with full or partial payment of your bill. The financial assistance policy, the income and discount schedule, and the application are posted online. To get the policy or an application, or to ask questions, call a Patient Services representative at 816-932-5678 or 888-581-9401.

Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Call to ask what to bring

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-816-932-5678 (toll free 1-888-581-9401)

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital financial assistance (Allen County Regional Hospital) — Allen. 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 call to ask what to bring — is 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

annual (reapply per policy)

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.