How to apply for Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center + Lima Memorial Health System — Financial Assistance (Allen County)

Who it's for

Allen County hospital safety net: Allen = Mercy Health St. Rita's (Bon Secours Mercy regional trauma center) + Lima Memorial Health System (INDEPENDENT) — the two-system Lima market. Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP) requires hospitals receiving HCAP funds (essentially all Ohio acute-care hospitals) to provide basic, medically necessary hospital-level services free of charge to Ohio residents at or below 100% FPL; each hospital's own Financial Assistance Program (typically sliding to 200-400% FPL) layers above HCAP. Apply at the hospital financial counseling office or at https://www.mercy.com/patient-resources/billing-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 419-227-3361.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Allen County / Ohio residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center + Lima Memorial Health System — Financial Assistance (Allen County). 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 proof of household income, proof of allen county / ohio residency, photo identification — 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-encounter or annual