How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Our Lady of the Lake Ascension (FMOL Health)) — Ascension Parish
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension (Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System)
Who it's for
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension in Gonzales (the Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth campus) is part of FMOL Health. The FMOL Health financial assistance policy covers emergency and medically necessary care for uninsured and underinsured patients. Uninsured patients with family income up to 275% of the federal poverty level can get a full write-off of hospital charges, and those above 275% whose medical bills for the past 12 months are more than 20% of family income may also qualify. Call financial counseling at (225) 647-5000 for free help applying.
Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision.
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Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Completed financial assistance application, with all requested documents
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-225-647-5000
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Our Lady of the Lake Ascension (FMOL Health)) — Ascension Parish. 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, with all requested documents — 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)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
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