How to apply for Hospital financial assistance (Edwards County Medical Center) — Edwards in Kansas

Who it's for

Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley has a financial assistance policy. Help is based on a sliding scale of total household income using the federal poverty level (FPL). If your household income is at or below 137% of the FPL, you may get a 100% discount. If it is between 138% and 300% of the FPL, you may get a discount of 60% to 80%. Help may also be available for people found to be medically indigent. Fill out an application and return it with your supporting documents to the Business Office within 15 days. Call Patient Financial Services at 620-659-3621, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What you'll need

• Completed financial assistance application
• Supporting documents (call to ask which ones)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital financial assistance (Edwards County Medical Center) — Edwards. 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 completed financial assistance application, supporting documents (call to ask which ones) — 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

none (a new application is needed for each later request)