How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Missouri Baptist Medical Center) — St. Louis

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of St. Louis County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Missouri Baptist Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. In-county BJC hospital in Town and Country (https://www.bjc.org/locations/missouri-baptist-medical-center). BJC's financial-assistance page states "BJC hospitals want to help patients who do not have health insurance or who need help paying their hospital bills" and provides a downloadable Financial Assistance Application and Income and Discount Schedule; toll-free 844-747-8845. Note BJC's own warning that some doctors and providers affiliated with BJC hospitals do not offer financial assistance under BJC guidelines. Mercy Hospital St. Louis (Creve Coeur) and Mercy Hospital South are the major non-BJC alternatives in the county.

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 (Missouri Baptist Medical Center) — St. Louis. 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)