How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Wright Memorial Hospital) — Mercer

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Mercer County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Wright Memorial Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Wright Memorial Hospital (Trenton) is listed by name on the Saint Luke's Health System financial-assistance page as a covered hospital. Mercer County has no in-county hospital. Nearest facilities to the county seat Princeton are Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton (~20 miles south, Saint Luke's Health System - cited here) and Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany (~25 miles west, no live website found). 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 (Wright Memorial Hospital) — Mercer. 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)