How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (FMOL Health)) — West Baton Rouge Parish

Who it's for

There is no hospital in West Baton Rouge Parish; the nearest are across the river in Baton Rouge, including Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, part of FMOL Health. The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOL Health) offers financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care to uninsured and underinsured patients. Uninsured patients with family income up to 275% of the federal poverty level may qualify for a full write-off of hospital charges. Uninsured patients above 275% may also qualify if their medical bills for the past 12 months are more than 20% of family income. Underinsured patients are treated as uninsured under the policy, but it does not cover co-pays, deductibles, or co-insurance. Call a financial counselor at 225-765-7921 or 800-327-3284.

What you'll need

• Completed FMOL Health financial assistance application
• All documents the application asks for

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (FMOL Health)) — West Baton Rouge 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 FMOL Health financial assistance application, all documents the application 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)