How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital) — Caddo in Oklahoma

Who it's for

Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital and Carnegie Medical Clinic say no one will be denied care because they cannot pay. They offer free or discounted care on a sliding fee scale based on family size and yearly income, using the current Federal Poverty Guidelines. People who qualify pay no more than a small fee of up to $5 and never more than insured patients are generally billed. Patients on Medicaid may be approved without a full application. Outside services, such as reference lab tests, drugs and a consulting radiologist's reading, are not covered. Fill out the Financial Assistance Application and attach proof of identity, income and insurance. You can apply up to 240 days after your first bill. Approval covers care back one year and six months ahead. Call the hospital at 580-654-1050.

What you'll need

• Financial Assistance Application
• Identification such as a driver's license, birth certificate, employment ID or Social Security card
• Three most recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or an unemployment approval or denial
• Insurance cards
• Medicaid application or denial

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital) — Caddo. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need financial Assistance Application, identification such as a driver's license, birth certificate, employment ID or Social Security card, three most recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or an unemployment approval or denial — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

every 6 months