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How to apply for Fayette County Memorial Hospital (Washington Court House, INDEPENDENT) — Financial Assistance (Fayette County)

Fayette County hospital safety net: Fayette County Memorial Hospital (Washington Court House) — INDEPENDENT not-for-profit community hospital, the county's anchor; Adena (Chillicothe), OhioHealth (Columbus), and Cincinnati systems reach the edges.

Who it's for

Fayette County hospital safety net: Fayette = Fayette County Memorial Hospital (Washington Court House, INDEPENDENT) — the county anchor. 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.fcmh.com/. Phone: 740-335-1210.

Fayette: Fayette = Fayette County Memorial Hospital (Washington Court House, INDEPENDENT) — the county anchor. 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 Fayette 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: 740-335-1210

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Fayette County Memorial Hospital (Washington Court House, INDEPENDENT) — Financial Assistance (Fayette 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 fayette county / ohio residency, photo identificationis 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

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