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

Who it's for

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Yazoo, at 823 Grand Avenue, Yazoo City, is part of Baptist Memorial Health Care and follows Baptist's Hospital Financial Assistance Policy for emergency and medically necessary care. For uninsured patients, the discount is based on family size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Guidelines: income under 200% gets a 100% discount (free care), 201-250% gets 95%, 251-300% gets 90%, 301-350% gets 85%, and 351-400% gets 80%. Patients with insurance who owe a large amount from one visit may also get help. Fill out the Baptist Financial Assistance Application and return it with proof of income to the Business Office of the hospital where you got care. Call the hospital at 662-746-2261 and ask for the Business Office.

What you'll need

• Baptist Financial Assistance Application
• Proof of income, such as pay stubs for the last three months, last year's income tax return or W2, state or federal assistance documents, bank statements for the last three months, or pension/retirement statements

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Baptist Memorial Hospital-Yazoo) — Yazoo. 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 baptist Financial Assistance Application, proof of income, such as pay stubs for the last three months, last year's income tax return or W2, state or federal assistance documents, bank statements for the last three months, or pension/retirement statements — 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)