How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Northern Louisiana Medical Center) — Lincoln Parish
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
Who it's for
Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston offers free eligibility services for patients who have trouble paying for medical care. Staff screen you with a questionnaire to find federal, state, or county programs that may help pay your medical bills, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability, Health Insurance Marketplace coverage, or county indigent funds, then help gather documents and fill out the applications. The hospital's website does not post a charity-care income limit. Call 318-254-7580 for an appointment.
This is an eligibility-screening service that helps you apply for outside coverage; it is not a hospital charity-care award. The paying program decides eligibility.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Documents the eligibility staff request for the program you apply to
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-318-254-7580
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Northern Louisiana Medical Center) — Lincoln 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 documents the eligibility staff request for the program you apply to — 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.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.