How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Providence St. Peter Hospital (Olympia)) — Thurston

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Thurston County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Providence St. Peter Hospital (Olympia) for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Providence's system financial assistance page (select Washington for the state application) covers Providence St. Peter Hospital. 'If you are unable to pay for some or all of your medical care, you may be eligible for Providence’s financial assistance program. This program provides free or discounted services to eligible patients.' Charity care mandatory under RCW 70.170. providence.org 403-blocks plain fetchers; verified with a browser-TLS client.

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 (Providence St. Peter Hospital (Olympia)) — Thurston. 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)