How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner St. Charles Parish Hospital) — St. Charles Parish

St. Charles Parish Hospital (Ochsner Health)

Who it's for

St. Charles Parish Hospital in Luling is part of Ochsner Health and has its own financial assistance policy, listed on Ochsner's 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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What 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 (Ochsner St. Charles Parish Hospital) — St. Charles 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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