How to apply for Hospital financial assistance (The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus) — Barton

Who it's for

The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus is covered by the health system's financial assistance program. The program can help patients, insured or uninsured, whose gross family income is from 0% to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines, and patients whose medical bills to the health system equal 50% or more of their gross family income. Assets are also considered, and you must not qualify for other government help. Apply by mailing the application with supporting documents, through your MyChart account (under Billing, choose Financial Assistance), or by calling the financial counseling team at 913-588-7850 to request an application. You will get a written answer within 30 days after the application and documents are received.

What you'll need

• Completed financial assistance application (the Great Bend version is on the health system's financial assistance page)
• Supporting documents listed on the application, such as proof of income, expenses and assets

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital financial assistance (The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus) — Barton. 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 completed financial assistance application (the Great Bend version is on the health system's financial assistance page), supporting documents listed on the application, such as proof of income, expenses and assets — 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)