How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Plaquemines Medical Center) — Plaquemines Parish

Plaquemines Medical Center

Who it's for

Plaquemines Medical Center in Port Sulphur is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. It does not post a financial assistance policy online. Its Certified Medicaid Application Center helps people apply for Medicaid, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; walk-ins are welcome. For billing questions, call the business office at 504-210-0890 or 855-899-2455.

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.

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What you'll need

  • None listed online — call the business office or visit the Medicaid Application Center

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-504-210-0890

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Plaquemines Medical Center) — Plaquemines 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 online — call the business office or visit the Medicaid Application Center — 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

per application / episode of care

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.