How to apply for Hospital financial assistance (Pawnee Valley Community Hospital) — Pawnee in Kansas

Who it's for

Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned offers financial assistance. Its billing is handled by HaysMed. To apply, call a Customer Service Representative at 785-623-5100 to talk about your finances, then fill out the Financial Assistance Application. Send it with your recent pay stubs, your Social Security benefit statement if you get one, last month's bank statements, and your latest tax return. Until your application is reviewed and approved, you are still responsible for your bill. Questions: 785-623-5100 or toll free 800-260-7090.

What you'll need

• Copies of recent pay stubs (2–3 copies)
• Social Security benefit statement (if you get Social Security)
• Last month's checking and savings account statements
• Copy of your latest tax return

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital financial assistance (Pawnee Valley Community Hospital) — Pawnee. 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 copies of recent pay stubs (2–3 copies), social Security benefit statement (if you get Social Security), last month's checking and savings account statements — 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)