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How to apply for Blanchard Valley Health System (Findlay, INDEPENDENT) — Financial Assistance (Hancock County)

Hancock County hospital safety net: Blanchard Valley Health System (Findlay) — INDEPENDENT not-for-profit integrated regional health system (Blanchard Valley Hospital + Bluffton Hospital), serving Findlay and the surrounding NW-central Ohio region including Putnam County.

Who it's for

Hancock County hospital safety net: Hancock = Blanchard Valley Health System (Findlay, INDEPENDENT integrated regional) — the NW-central anchor reaching into Putnam County via Bluffton Hospital. 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://bvhealthsystem.org/. Phone: 419-423-4500.

Hancock: Hancock = Blanchard Valley Health System (Findlay, INDEPENDENT integrated regional) — the NW-central anchor reaching into Putnam County via Bluffton Hospital. 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 Hancock 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: 419-423-4500

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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