How to apply for Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Financial Assistance (Luce County)

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH)

Who it's for

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry serves Luce County and offers financial assistance for uninsured or underinsured patients. Discounts cover inpatient and outpatient services performed at the hospital by its own staff, including staff physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Some services are not covered — visiting specialty-clinic physicians, radiologists' reading of x-rays and other imaging, elective procedures, vision services, and some equipment and supplies. Call Patient Accounts at 906-293-9115 or 906-293-9123 to apply.

The hospital gives limited discounts on services its own staff provides, and decides each application. Services by non-employed or visiting physicians, imaging reads, and elective procedures are not covered. Not legal or financial advice.

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

  • Financial assistance application
  • Proof of household income (most recent tax return and the last 30 days of check stubs)
  • Medicaid or Medicare rejection letter, if you were asked to apply

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 906-293-9115

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Financial Assistance (Luce County). 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 financial assistance application, proof of household income (most recent tax return and the last 30 days of check stubs), medicaid or Medicare rejection letter, if you were asked to apply — 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

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