How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala) — Attala in Mississippi

Who it's for

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala in Kosciusko is part of Baptist Memorial Health Care. Its Hospital Financial Assistance Policy helps uninsured and underinsured patients pay for emergency and medically necessary care. Under the policy, family income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines can get a 100% discount, and income from 201% to 400% can get a 95% to 80% discount. Fill out a Financial Assistance Application and return it with proof of income to the hospital's Business Office. For help, call 877-348-1281.

What you'll need

• Completed Baptist Financial Assistance Application
• Proof of income (such as pay stubs for the last three months or last year's income tax return)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala) — Attala. 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 Baptist Financial Assistance Application, proof of income (such as pay stubs for the last three months or last year's income tax return) — 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

every 90 days (an approved discount lasts 90 days)