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Financial Assistance - Essentia Health - Saint Joseph's Medical Center

523 North 3rd Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Eligibility
Open to all Essentia Health patients
Required documents
Application/registration form health insurance card Medical Assistance (MA) Medicare paycheck stubs pension benefit statement Social Security benefits statement letter tax returns unemployment history page/unemployment benefits
Hours
8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call, visit website or walk in for application. Patients will receive notification of eligibility within 30 business days of Essentia Health receiving the application.
Service area
MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

  • Open Saturday or Sunday
  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Application Process

  • Walk In

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates , or determine if they may qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures, may reach out about options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:
  • Financial Assistance Program: For patients whose insurance coverage and/or ability to pay medical bills is limited. Provides a discount on bills for emergent and medically necessary care. The program may cover current and outstanding bills and may remain in effect for 12 months after enrollment.
?- Uninsured Discounts: Patients without insurance coverage are eligible for a discount for medically necessary services
Last Assured
09/05/2025
Providing organization
Essentia Health - Saint Joseph's Medical Center

Acute care hospital, emergency department, and Level III trauma center