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How to apply for OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital (Kenton) — Financial Assistance (Hardin County)
Hardin County hospital safety net: OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital (Kenton) — a 30-bed critical access hospital and full member of the OhioHealth system, the county's anchor.
Who it's for
Hardin County hospital safety net: Hardin = OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital (Kenton, 30-bed critical access, OhioHealth member) — 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.ohiohealth.com/billing-insurance/pay-your-bill/financial-assistance. Phone: 419-673-0761.
Hardin: Hardin = OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital (Kenton, 30-bed critical access, OhioHealth member) — 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 Hardin 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: 419-673-0761
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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