How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma) — Comanche

Who it's for

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma (Comanche County Memorial Hospital) in Lawton offers financial assistance for emergency and other medically necessary care for people with low incomes who have no insurance or not enough insurance. Patients with family incomes at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level can get a 100% charity care write-off of the part of the bill they owe, and incomes from 151% to 300% can get discounted rates on a sliding scale. To apply, fill out a financial assistance application and send the documents asked for to show financial need. For help, call Comanche County Patient Access Financial Services at 580-699-7361 (3401 W. Gore Blvd, Lawton).

What you'll need

• Completed Financial Assistance Application
• Documents requested to verify financial need

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma) — Comanche. 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, documents requested to verify financial need — 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)