How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner Medical Center – Hancock) — Hancock in Mississippi

Who it's for

Ochsner Medical Center – Hancock in Bay St. Louis is covered by Ochsner Health's financial assistance policy for emergency and medical care for U.S. residents who cannot pay. Help is based on your family income and the federal poverty guidelines. You may qualify for 100% financial assistance if your family income is 200% or less of the federal guidelines. Help applies only to your share of the bill, such as a deductible or copay. To apply, call 504-842-4190 (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday) or complete an application on MyOchsner. You can also mail the application and documents to Ochsner Health, Attn: Patient Accounts Customer Service, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121.

What you'll need

• Financial assistance application
• Additional documentation requested on the application

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner Medical Center – Hancock) — Hancock. 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 financial assistance application, additional documentation requested on the application — 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)