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How to apply for Adena Regional Medical Center (Chillicothe) — Financial Assistance (Ross County)
Ross County hospital safety net: Adena Regional Medical Center (Chillicothe) — the flagship of Adena Health System, an INDEPENDENT integrated not-for-profit and the dominant hospital for south-central Appalachian Ohio. Financial assistance covers 100% at or below 200% FPL, discounted 201-400% FPL.
Who it's for
Ross County hospital safety net: Ross = Adena Regional Medical Center (Chillicothe) — Adena Health System's INDEPENDENT flagship and the south-central Appalachian anchor (100% FA <=200% FPL). 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.adena.org/patients-and-visitors/billing-and-financial-services/financial-assistance. Phone: 740-779-7500.
Ross: Ross = Adena Regional Medical Center (Chillicothe) — Adena Health System's INDEPENDENT flagship and the south-central Appalachian anchor (100% FA <=200% FPL). 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 Ross 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: 740-779-7500
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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