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How to apply for OhioHealth Marion General Hospital — Financial Assistance (Marion County)

Marion County hospital safety net: OhioHealth Marion General Hospital (Marion) — OhioHealth's anchor for Marion County and the surrounding area.

Who it's for

Marion County hospital safety net: Marion = OhioHealth Marion General Hospital — OhioHealth's Marion 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: 614-566-1505.

Marion: Marion = OhioHealth Marion General Hospital — OhioHealth's Marion 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 Marion 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: 614-566-1505

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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