How to apply for Hospital financial assistance (Scott County Hospital) — Scott in Kansas

Who it's for

Scott County Hospital in Scott City has a Charity Care program. To apply, contact the hospital's Financial Counselor. To be eligible you must meet all of the hospital's rules, including: be an established patient of Scott City Clinic; turn in a completed Financial Assistance Application within 60 days of your procedure or discharge, with documents that verify your income; provide a denial notice from Kansas Medicaid within 90 days; and meet the federal poverty income guidelines for your family size and household income. You must also make payment arrangements with the Financial Counselor within 30 days of the first bill. Emergency care is never denied because of inability to pay. Call the Business Office at 620-872-5811.

What you'll need

• Completed Financial Assistance Application
• Documents that verify all taxable and non-taxable income
• Denial notice from Kansas Medicaid (within 90 days of the procedure or discharge)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital financial assistance (Scott County Hospital) — Scott. 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, documents that verify all taxable and non-taxable income, denial notice from Kansas Medicaid (within 90 days of the procedure or discharge) — 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)