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How to apply for Holzer Health System — Jackson — Financial Assistance (Jackson County)

Jackson County hospital safety net: Holzer Health System operates Holzer Jackson (Jackson) — the county's hospital, part of the Holzer system anchored in Gallipolis; Adena (Chillicothe) reaches northern Jackson County.

Who it's for

Jackson County hospital safety net: Jackson = Holzer Jackson (Holzer Health System) — county hospital, with Adena (Chillicothe) reaching the north. 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.holzer.org/. Phone: 740-288-1400.

Jackson: Jackson = Holzer Jackson (Holzer Health System) — county hospital, with Adena (Chillicothe) reaching the north. 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 Jackson 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: 740-288-1400

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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