How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Community Hospital - Fairfax) — Atchison

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Atchison County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Community Hospital - Fairfax for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Community Hospital - Fairfax is the in-county hospital (Fairfax, Atchison County). Charity-care page states "CH-F has a charity/medically indigent program that can assist financially-restricted patients needing medical services" and that applications must be received "within 2 weeks of receipt to be considered." No income threshold or federal poverty percentage is published on the page. Applications: financeassistance@fairfaxmed.com. Hospital address 26136 US Hwy 59, Fairfax, MO 64446.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter)
• Proof of family/household size
• Proof of residency and identification

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Community Hospital - Fairfax) — Atchison. 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 proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter), proof of family/household size, proof of residency and identification — 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)