How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston) — Texas in Missouri

Who it's for

Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston is the county's hospital. Its Billing & Insurance page says: "To ensure that quality healthcare is available to all patients, TCMH has a Charity Care program to assist the uninsured or underinsured. You may be eligible for this program based on your income and assets." Billing and patient-accounts representatives take questions about billing, payment options or charity care Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the TCMH Business Office on the north side of the campus. Call the Billing Department at 417-967-1292 (hospital toll-free 1-866-967-3311) and ask for the Charity Care application.

What you'll need

• Completed TCMH Charity Care application
• Proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter)
• Information about household assets (the policy considers income and assets)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston) — Texas. 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 completed TCMH Charity Care application, proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter), information about household assets (the policy considers income and assets) — 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)