How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Yuma District Hospital (Yuma Hospital & Clinics)) — Washington in Colorado

Who it's for

Washington County has no hospital. Yuma Hospital & Clinics in Yuma, which also runs the Akron Clinic in Washington County, offers financial assistance to uninsured and underinsured patients for emergency and medically necessary care. Under Colorado's Hospital Discounted Care law, patients with household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify for free care (a 100% discount) on emergency and medically necessary services, and payment plans are capped at 4% of monthly household income. Call 970-848-4815 for help applying.

What you'll need

• Government-issued photo ID
• Proof of household income (pay stubs for the last 4 weeks, most recent tax return, or Social Security/benefit statement)
• Bank statements for all checking and savings accounts (last 2 months) and investment statements

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Yuma District Hospital (Yuma Hospital & Clinics)) — Washington. 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 government-issued photo ID, proof of household income (pay stubs for the last 4 weeks, most recent tax return, or Social Security/benefit statement), bank statements for all checking and savings accounts (last 2 months) and investment statements — 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)