How to apply for Hospital financial assistance (Caldwell Regional Medical Center) — Sumner in Kansas

Caldwell Regional Medical Center

Who it's for

Caldwell Regional Medical Center in Caldwell has a Healthcare Assistance program that gives eligible patients a partial or full discount on emergency or medically necessary hospital care. Eligibility is based on income and assets. If your family income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level, you may get a 100% discount. Above 250%, you may get a 40% discount off the amount generally billed. Pick up an application at Admissions or Patient Financial Services, download it from the hospital website, or call 620-845-6492 to have one mailed to you. Send it with the papers it asks for.

Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Healthcare Assistance Application with the papers it asks for

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-620-845-6492

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital financial assistance (Caldwell Regional Medical Center) — Sumner. 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 healthcare Assistance Application with the papers it asks for — 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)

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.