How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Mercy Hospital Perry (formerly Perry County Memorial Hospital), Perryville) — Perry

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Perry County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Mercy Hospital Perry (formerly Perry County Memorial Hospital), Perryville for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. The Perryville hospital now operates as Mercy Hospital Perry (pchmo.org redirects to https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospital-perry/). Financial assistance is administered system-wide by Mercy.

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 (Mercy Hospital Perry (formerly Perry County Memorial Hospital), Perryville) — Perry. 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)