How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Francis Medical Center) — Ouachita Parish
St. Francis Medical Center (FMOL Health | St. Francis)
Who it's for
St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, part of FMOL Health, offers financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care. Uninsured patients with family income up to 275% of the federal poverty level can get a full write-off of hospital charges. Uninsured patients above 275% may qualify if their medical bills for the past 12 months are more than 20% of family income. Underinsured patients are treated as uninsured. Call St. Francis at 318-966-4000 and ask for Admissions to talk with a financial counselor; in-person help is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision.
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
- Financial assistance application with all requested documents
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-318-966-4000
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Francis Medical Center) — Ouachita 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 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)
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