How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Union General Hospital) — Union Parish

Union General Hospital

Who it's for

Union General Hospital in Farmerville offers free inpatient and emergency room care to patients who qualify under its Financial Assistance (Charity Care) Policy. Patients with income from all sources up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines qualify for a 100% discount on hospital services. Medicaid patients with non-covered charges qualify without more screening. Call the financial counselor at 318-368-6522 to get an application or set up an appointment.

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

  • Charity Care Assistance Application Form
  • Documents showing gross annual income from all sources

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-318-368-6522

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Union General Hospital) — Union 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 charity Care Assistance Application Form, documents showing gross annual income from all sources — 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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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.