How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Coal County General Hospital) — Coal

Who it's for

Coal County General Hospital in Coalgate offers a Financial Assistance Program to uninsured patients (people with no insurance or government coverage at all). You qualify if your yearly household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, you lack the assets to pay the full charges, and, if the hospital asks, you apply for Medicaid and are denied. If you qualify, emergency services are free, and other medically necessary care is charged at no more than the Amounts Generally Billed to insured patients. Bring a completed application, proof of income (tax return, W-2s, pay stubs) and any denial from other sources such as Medicaid. Call the Business Office at 580-927-2327, extension 266.

What you'll need

• Completed financial assistance application
• Verification of income (tax return, W-2s, paycheck stubs)
• Denial from other sources, such as Medicaid

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Coal County General Hospital) — Coal. 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 financial assistance application, verification of income (tax return, W-2s, paycheck stubs), denial from other sources, such as Medicaid — 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)