How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Cox Medical Center Branson) — Stone

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Stone County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Cox Medical Center Branson for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Stone County has no hospital; the nearest is Cox Medical Center Branson, 525 Branson Landing Blvd, in adjacent Taney County (Mercy Hospital Aurora in Lawrence County is a comparable alternative from the county's western edge). CoxHealth financial assistance covers emergency and medically necessary services (not elective procedures). Income eligibility is set against the Federal Poverty Level figures published each year and is detailed in "Schedule 2: CoxHealth Financial Assistance Income and Discount Schedule"; the percentages are not printed on the page itself. Apply through MyChart or by mailing/faxing/delivering the Schedule 5 application; applications are accepted up to 240 days after the initial bill and a response typically arrives within 10-15 business days. Covered hospitals include Cox Medical Center Branson, Cox Barton County Hospital (Lamar), Cox Medical Center South and Cox North (Springfield), Cox Monett Hospital and Meyer Orthopedic Hospital.

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 (Cox Medical Center Branson) — Stone. 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)