How to apply for Daviess Community Hospital (Washington) — Financial Assistance (Daviess County) in Indiana

Who it's for

Daviess County hospital safety net: Daviess = Daviess Community Hospital (Washington, county-owned 74-bed not-for-profit) — the county anchor. Indiana hospitals do not have a single state-mandated charity-care law (unlike New Jersey); each runs its own Financial Assistance Program, typically a sliding scale to 200-300% of the Federal Poverty Level, and non-profit hospitals must offer one. DCH's Financial Assistance Program gives full or partial relief for medically necessary care based on family size, income, and residency; you must live in Daviess, Martin, or Pike County, be uninsured or underinsured, and apply for Medicaid or other state/federal coverage first. Request an application from Patient Financial Services at (812) 254-2760 or at https://www.dchosp.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance-program/.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Daviess County / Indiana residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Documentation of a denied (or not backdated) Medicaid/state assistance application
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Daviess Community Hospital (Washington) — Financial Assistance (Daviess 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 Daviess County / Indiana 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