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How to apply for Highland District Hospital (Hillsboro, INDEPENDENT) — Financial Assistance (Highland County)

Highland County hospital safety net: Highland District Hospital (Hillsboro) — INDEPENDENT not-for-profit community hospital, the county's anchor; Adena and Cincinnati systems reach the county's edges.

Who it's for

Highland County hospital safety net: Highland = Highland District Hospital (Hillsboro, 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.hdh.org/. Phone: 937-393-6100.

Highland: Highland = Highland District Hospital (Hillsboro, 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 Highland 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: 937-393-6100

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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