How to apply for OSF Saint Luke Medical Center (Kewanee) + Hammond Henry Hospital (Geneseo) — Financial Assistance (Henry County) in Illinois

Who it's for

Henry County hospital safety net: OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee is a 25-bed critical access hospital run by nonprofit OSF HealthCare. Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo serves the north of the county, and the Quad Cities hospitals also serve the northwest. Both hospitals offer financial assistance for patients who have trouble paying their bills. Illinois law (the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act) requires discounts for uninsured patients. At rural and critical access hospitals, uninsured patients with family income at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines get a 100% discount, and those up to 300% get a discount. At other Illinois hospitals, the lines are 200% (free care) and 600% (discount). For OSF, call a patient services representative at 1-800-421-5700 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or apply online. For Hammond-Henry, call the Financial Counselor at 309-944-9120.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Henry County / Illinois residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about OSF Saint Luke Medical Center (Kewanee) + Hammond Henry Hospital (Geneseo) — Financial Assistance (Henry County). 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, proof of Henry County / Illinois residency, photo 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

per-encounter or annual