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How to apply for OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital (Athens) — Financial Assistance (Athens County)
Athens County hospital safety net: OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital (Athens) — a 144-bed community hospital and OhioHealth's southeastern Ohio anchor, serving the Ohio University college town and surrounding Appalachian region.
Who it's for
Athens County hospital safety net: Athens = OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital (144-bed) — OhioHealth's southeastern Ohio anchor in the Ohio University college town. 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.ohiohealth.com/billing-insurance/pay-your-bill/financial-assistance. Phone: 740-593-5551.
Athens: Athens = OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital (144-bed) — OhioHealth's southeastern Ohio anchor in the Ohio University college town. Ohio HCAP guarantees free basic hospital-level care at or below 100% FPL; each hospital's own FAP slides above that.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Athens County / Ohio residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
- Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 740-593-5551
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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