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How to apply for OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital (Mount Gilead) — Financial Assistance (Morrow County)
Morrow County hospital safety net: OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital (Mount Gilead) — 25-bed critical access hospital that became OhioHealth's 16th FULL MEMBER hospital in January 2025 after ~40 years under OhioHealth management; OhioHealth committed at least $6.25M in capital improvements through 2030 and guaranteed 24/7 emergency, lab, X-ray, and surgical services through at least mid-2032.
Who it's for
Morrow County hospital safety net: Morrow = OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital (Mount Gilead, 25-bed critical access; OhioHealth's 16th full member January 2025 after 40 years of management). 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: 614-566-5594.
Morrow: Morrow = OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital (Mount Gilead, 25-bed critical access; OhioHealth's 16th full member January 2025 after 40 years of management). 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 Morrow 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: 614-566-5594
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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