How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Lindsay Municipal Hospital) — Garvin

Who it's for

Lindsay Municipal Hospital in Lindsay has a Financial Assistance Program for hospital bills. Fill out the Financial Assistance Application and return it within 14 days with your most recent federal tax return (or W-2s, 1099s or pay stubs if you did not file), proof of any Medicare or Medicaid benefits (including food stamps), copies of all bank statements for the past three months, and a written letter explaining your hardship. The hospital will send you a letter with its decision, usually within ten business days. Financial assistance covers hospital bills only, not separate physician, radiology or ambulance bills. The hospital also offers discounts for paying a balance in full or setting up automatic payments. Call 405-756-1404, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What you'll need

• Completed Financial Assistance Application
• Most recent federal tax return (or W-2s, 1099s or pay stubs)
• Proof of Medicare or Medicaid benefits, including food stamps (if any)
• Bank statements for the past three months
• Written letter explaining your hardship

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Lindsay Municipal Hospital) — Garvin. 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, most recent federal tax return (or W-2s, 1099s or pay stubs), proof of Medicare or Medicaid benefits, including food stamps (if any) — 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)