How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital) — Crawford

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Crawford County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Nearest acute-care hospital for Crawford County residents: 751 Sappington Bridge Road, Sullivan, MO 63080; hospital main line 573-468-4186 (https://www.bjc.org/locations/missouri-baptist-sullivan-hospital). Financial assistance is administered under BJC HealthCare guidelines — call 314-747-8845 or toll free 844-747-8845. BJC cautions that 'Some doctors and providers are affiliated with BJC hospitals, but do not offer Financial Assistance under BJC guidelines.' The FPL percentages and income/discount schedule are published only in the linked Financial Assistance Policy and Income and Discount Schedule PDFs, not on the HTML page, so no verbatim threshold is recorded. Phelps Health in Rolla is the other realistic option — SMTS runs a weekly Crawford County route to Rolla.

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 (Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital) — Crawford. 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)