How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Michael Medical Center (Silverdale)) — Kitsap

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Kitsap County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at St. Michael Medical Center (Silverdale) for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. System-wide VMFH Financial Assistance Policy: free or discounted emergent/urgent/medically necessary care based on household income and resources compared to Federal Poverty Guidelines, per Washington's Charity Care Act; uninsured self-pay discounts also available. Phone is the financial-assistance application line for non-Virginia Mason Medical Center locations (St. Michael); billing office 1-888-779-6380. Host 403-blocks plain fetchers; page verified with a browser user agent.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter)
• Proof of family/household size
• Proof of residency and identification

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Michael Medical Center (Silverdale)) — Kitsap. 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 proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter), proof of family/household size, proof of residency and identification — 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)