How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Bernard Parish Hospital) — St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish Hospital (Ochsner Health)
Who it's for
St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette is owned by St. Bernard Parish government and is listed by Ochsner Health, which posts the hospital's own financial assistance policy on its financial assistance page. Ochsner's financial assistance page says help is based on family income and the federal poverty guidelines, and you may qualify for 100% financial assistance if your family income is 200% or less of the federal guidelines. Help applies to your portion of the bill, such as a deductible or copay. To apply, call 504-842-4190 or apply through MyOchsner.
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 (online through MyOchsner or by mail), with the additional documentation it asks for
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-504-842-4190
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Bernard Parish Hospital) — St. Bernard 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 (online through MyOchsner or by mail), with the additional documentation it asks for — 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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