How to apply for Hospital financial assistance (Rawlins County Health Center) — Rawlins in Kansas

Who it's for

Rawlins County Health Center in Atwood, a county-owned critical access hospital, offers financial assistance to patients who are uninsured or under-insured, based on household income compared with the poverty level (up to 300%). Household assets do not need to be listed for outpatient or ER services. You will hear a decision within 30 days after the hospital gets a complete application. For help, call the Business Office at 785-626-3211, option 2. Patients without insurance can ask for a 15% self-pay discount.

What you'll need

• Tax returns, W-2s and 1099s for the past two years
• Pay stubs, Social Security or unemployment checks from the last 90 days
• Bank statements from the last 60 days
• Mortgage or rent statements and property tax statement
• Medicaid denial letter

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital financial assistance (Rawlins County Health Center) — Rawlins. 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 tax returns, W-2s and 1099s for the past two years, pay stubs, Social Security or unemployment checks from the last 90 days, bank statements from the last 60 days — 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)