How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner Scott Regional) — Scott in Mississippi

Who it's for

Ochsner Scott Regional, at 317 Highway 13 South, Morton, is part of Ochsner Health (Ochsner Rush) and follows Ochsner Health's financial assistance policy for emergency and medical care. You may qualify for 100% financial assistance (free care) if your family income is 200% or less of the federal poverty guidelines. Above that, Ochsner may give discounts in some cases, such as very large bills, terminal illness or many hospital stays. 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.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday) or complete an application on MyOchsner, and mail it with your documents to Ochsner Health, Attn: Patient Accounts Customer Service, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121.

What you'll need

• Ochsner Health financial assistance application
• Call 504-842-4190 to ask which income documents to send

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner Scott Regional) — Scott. 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 ochsner Health financial assistance application, call 504-842-4190 to ask which income documents to send — 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

per application