How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Avoyelles Hospital) — Avoyelles Parish

Who it's for

Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville has a free Eligibility Services team for patients who have trouble paying for medical care. The team screens patients for federal, state, and local programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability, Marketplace insurance, and local indigent-care funds, then helps gather documents and complete the applications. Call the hospital at 318-253-8611.

What you'll need

• None listed — the Eligibility Services team tells you what each program needs

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Avoyelles Hospital) — Avoyelles 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 none listed — the Eligibility Services team tells you what each program needs — 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)