How to apply for Parkview Whitley Hospital (Columbia City) — Financial Assistance (Whitley County) in Indiana

Who it's for

Whitley County hospital safety net: Whitley = Parkview Whitley Hospital (Columbia City, Parkview Health) — 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 (Parkview, for example, offers financial assistance to patients whose family income does not exceed 275% of the federal poverty guidelines), and non-profit hospitals must offer one. Apply by mail or fax with a signed application, by calling the Patient Services Financial Call Center, at any Parkview cashier office, or at https://www.parkview.com/patients-and-visitors/billing-and-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 260-266-6700 (toll-free 855-814-0012).

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Whitley County / Indiana 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 Parkview Whitley Hospital (Columbia City) — Financial Assistance (Whitley 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 Whitley 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