How to apply for Hospital financial assistance (Rice Community Health) — Rice in Kansas

Who it's for

Rice Community Health (Hospital District #1 of Rice County) in Lyons and Sterling has a financial assistance policy for medically necessary care. Help is based on your ability to pay. The policy says eligibility is based on income for people who do not have private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, and it also covers people who face hardship paying the part of the bill they owe. Elective procedures are not covered. You must live in Rice County or be an established patient, agree to be screened for programs like KanCare Medicaid, use any other payment sources first, and fill out the application. Call the Patient Accounts Office at 620-257-5173 to talk about whether you qualify.

What you'll need

• Financial Assistance application (completed with a patient accounts representative)
• Call to ask what else to bring

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital financial assistance (Rice Community Health) — Rice. 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 financial Assistance application (completed with a patient accounts representative), call to ask what else 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)