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How to apply for Wilson Health (Sidney, INDEPENDENT) — Financial Assistance (Shelby County)

Shelby County hospital safety net: Wilson Health (Sidney) — INDEPENDENT not-for-profit, the county's main hospital campus serving Sidney and the surrounding automotive-manufacturing communities.

Who it's for

Shelby County hospital safety net: Shelby = Wilson Health (Sidney, INDEPENDENT not-for-profit) — county anchor in Honda/automotive country. 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.wilsonhealth.org/. Phone: 937-498-2311.

Shelby: Shelby = Wilson Health (Sidney, INDEPENDENT not-for-profit) — county anchor in Honda/automotive country. 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 Shelby 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: 937-498-2311

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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