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How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Gundersen Health System (La Crosse area)) — Houston
Gundersen Health System (La Crosse area)
Who it's for
Uninsured and underinsured residents of Houston County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Gundersen Health System (La Crosse area) for emergency and medically necessary care. Free or discounted care is based on household income and size under the hospital's financial assistance policy. No acute-care hospital in Houston County; Gundersen runs clinics in Caledonia and La Crescent.
Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter)
- Proof of household size
- Identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
Renewals
annual (reapply per policy)
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.