How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center) — Butler

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Butler County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. 3100 Oak Grove Rd, Poplar Bluff. The hospital's financial-help page is an 'Eligibility Screening Services' page ('Eligibility Screening Services engages patients with compassion and expertise to discover available resources to help with medical expenses') rather than a posted charity-care policy; no FPL table is published. System left null: the site footer carries a 'An AllianceHealth Oklahoma hospital' template artifact and no parent system could be verified on the site.

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 (Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center) — Butler. 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)