How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Mercy Hospital Cassville) — Barry

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Barry County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Mercy Hospital Cassville for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Barry County has two hospitals: Mercy Hospital Cassville and Cox Monett Hospital (Monett). The Mercy system financial-assistance page is cited; Monett residents may instead use CoxHealth's policy at https://www.coxhealth.com/patients-and-visitors/financial-assistance/. Mercy's page states assistance is 'based on need, as determined by the Federal Poverty Guidelines which consider household income and family size.'

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 (Mercy Hospital Cassville) — Barry. 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)