How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Northeastern Health System Tahlequah) — Cherokee

Who it's for

Northeastern Health System (NHS) in Tahlequah has a financial assistance program for patients who face hardship from hospital bills. Fill out the NHS Financial Assistance Application and send copies of the documents it asks for. Retired or disabled applicants send Social Security or pension benefit statements, two months of complete bank statements, any SNAP or housing assistance papers, and two recent months of rent or mortgage and utility receipts. The application must have all documents before it can be processed. For billing and financial help, call Patient Financial Services at 918-207-0987.

What you'll need

• Completed NHS Financial Assistance Application
• Social Security and/or pension benefit statements (retired or disabled)
• 2 months of complete bank statements
• Any SNAP or government housing assistance papers
• 2 recent months of rent/mortgage and utility receipts

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Northeastern Health System Tahlequah) — Cherokee. 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 completed NHS Financial Assistance Application, social Security and/or pension benefit statements (retired or disabled), 2 months of complete bank statements — 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

annual (reapply per policy)