How to apply for Hospital financial assistance (Ringgold County Hospital (Mount Ayr)) — Ringgold in Iowa

Ringgold County Hospital

Who it's for

Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr does not deny anyone services because they cannot pay, and it has a discounted, sliding fee schedule based on family size and income. An income guidelines table and the Application for Financial Assistance are on the hospital's billing page. To find out what help may be available, call a patient accounts representative at (641) 464-4459 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or email medicalbills@rchmtayr.org.

Financial assistance is set by the hospital's own policy, and the hospital makes the final decision. Apply for Medicaid or other coverage first if the hospital asks.

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What you'll need

  • Application for Financial Assistance (call patient accounts to ask what proof to include)

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-641-464-4459

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital financial assistance (Ringgold County Hospital (Mount Ayr)) — Ringgold. 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 application for Financial Assistance (call patient accounts to ask what proof to include) — 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

per application

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.