How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Hedrick Medical Center) — Livingston

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Livingston County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Hedrick Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Hedrick Medical Center (Chillicothe) is listed by name on the Saint Luke's Health System financial-assistance page as a covered hospital. Hedrick Medical Center is the in-county hospital, in Chillicothe, Livingston County. The page links an 'Income and Discount Schedule (PDF)' for the exact federal-poverty-guideline thresholds; no percentage appears in the page text, so no dollar/percent value is asserted here.

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 (Hedrick Medical Center) — Livingston. 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)