How to apply for OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center (Cambridge) — Financial Assistance (Guernsey County)

Who it's for

OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge (formerly Southeastern Med) is the acute-care hospital serving Guernsey County. It has been a full member of OhioHealth since January 2023, so OhioHealth's Financial Assistance Program applies. Patients with family income at or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines generally qualify, and discounts run from 65% to 100% off the patient's share of the bill. Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP) separately requires the hospital to provide basic, medically necessary care free to Ohio residents at or below 100% of the federal poverty level; one combined application covers both. Ask at any registration or emergency department desk, call 740-439-8000, or mail the completed form to 1341 Clark St., Cambridge, OH 43725.

What you'll need

• Completed HCAP / Charity Care / Financial Assistance application
• Income verification for the 3 or 12 months before service (pay stubs, award letters, or similar)
• Household details for everyone in the immediate family (names, ages, income sources)
• Asset information — checking and savings balances, investments, other property
• Monthly household expenses (housing, car, utilities, food)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center (Cambridge) — Financial Assistance (Guernsey 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 completed HCAP / Charity Care / Financial Assistance application, income verification for the 3 or 12 months before service (pay stubs, award letters, or similar), household details for everyone in the immediate family (names, ages, income sources) — 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