How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff) — Ripley

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Ripley County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Ripley County has no operating hospital (the former Ripley County Memorial Hospital in Doniphan appears on Wikipedia's Missouri hospital list but has no live site). Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, 3100 Oak Grove Rd, Poplar Bluff, is the nearest hospital; its FAP page states 'We offer a Charity Care Discount under our Financial Assistance Program to patients who qualify under our policy, based on multiples of the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines'.

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 (Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff) — Ripley. 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)