How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Lake Regional Health System) — Miller

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Miller County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Lake Regional Health System for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Financial assistance section: 'If you are financially unable to pay your Lake Regional bill, you may qualify for assistance under Lake Regional Health System's financial assistance program. Your eligibility depends primarily on your family income and how it compares to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' poverty guidelines.' Lake Regional operates Rural Health Clinics in Eldon and Iberia (Miller County) that participate in the sliding fee schedule. FETCH CAVEAT: lakeregional.com returns HTTP 403 to plain fetchers; a desktop-browser User-Agent header is required.

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 (Lake Regional Health System) — Miller. 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)