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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

Pays Part B Medicare, Medigap, commercial health insurance, and COBRA premiums for dialysis patients who have insufficient income and savings; this is a "last resort" source of financial assistance. The American Kidney Fund Safety Net Grants cover:

• Disaster relief grants
• Transportation expenses for travel to dialysis
• Prescription medications
• Other necessities that patients may have related to their treatment
• Kidney donor expenses
• The cost of dialysis while traveling (emergency dialysis)

Also offer nutritional products and durable medical supplies at discount prices through contracts with certain mail-order pharmacies

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: ?HealthPartners Clinics Financial Assistance Program: Available to patients unable to pay for emergency and other medically necessary care. Contact about a bill, talk about the cost of care, billing collection issues, or the financial assistance program.

Fairview Financial Assistance Program covers charges for most Fairview hospital-based and clinic-based services. Charity Care may be available for households with income at or below 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Before applying for the program, households must first apply for help with the county or state. Discount on medically-needed hospital services available for uninsured households. Households who receive the uninsured discount may also apply for Fairview's Financial Assistance program.

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: ?HealthPartners Clinics Financial Assistance Program: Available to patients unable to pay for emergency and other medically necessary care. Contact about a bill, talk about the cost of care, billing collection issues, or the financial assistance program.

Mayo Clinic provides support for individuals unable to pay for medically necessary care. This includes:

• Fair and consistent billing and collection practices, including charitable care and financial assistance policies and a standard application process

• Providing extended payment plan options and medically necessary services at reduced rates or at no cost for patients eligible for financial assistance

• Provides emergency care, regardless of ability to pay

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 Clearance Call Center: Patients may request financial counseling to get an explanation on payment options, evaluate financial needs, and inform about government assistance

• Patient Account Services: Patients who are experiencing financial hardship can reach out to Patient Account Services to see what options they may have to qualify for Financial Assistance Application program and other local grants and/or charities

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates, or want to determine if they may qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures can reach out to discuss options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans.?Other options may include: ?-?Discount Program:?Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured who meet income guidelines may be eligible for getting help with paying their medical bill

• Financial Assistance Program: Individuals who are unable to pay their medical bills can ask about options for financial assistance

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.

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.

Patients who need help paying their bill or prescriptions can call to discuss special circumstances or request a payment plan

• Allina Partners Care Program: Provides assistance to patients who do not qualify for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare in Minnesota, or BadgerCare in Wisconsin, and whose annual incomes are at or below 275 percent of the federal poverty level

• Uninsured Discount Program: Provides a discount on medically necessary hospital charges for individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid or Allina Health Partners Care

• MedCredit Financial Services: Provides a financing option to patients who can't afford to pay high monthly payments for their medical bills over a short period of time

• Prescription Assistance Program: Patients can speak to staff or contact an Allina Health health care provider to send a referral letter to the program

Financial Assistance Program: Provides financial assistance (charity care) to low-income, uninsured, or underinsured individuals who need help paying for all or part of their medical care. Patients are eligible when their family income is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) income guidelines. Patients must apply for financial assistance within 240 days after the date of their first post-services billing statement. Applicants are notified of financial assistance eligibility in writing within 30 days of receipt of the application. Uninsured Discount: Offers a discount to customers who are not eligible for financial assistance and income is less than $125,000 Senior Partners Care: Partner with Senior Community Services to waive clinic co-insurance and deductibles for customers who are members of Senior Partners Care AblePay: Program allows patients to save up to 13% on deductibles, coinsurance, and copays at no cost to the patient Extended Payment Plan through ClearBalance: Provides an affordable patient financing program with flexible repayment terms to help consumers pay out-of-pocket hospital expenses, including deductibles and insurance co-payments

• MA-QWD is for employed people under age 65 with disabilities who lost their RSDI benefits because their income exceeds Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limits

• QWD Program pays for Medicare Part A premium if eligible. This is the only benefit provided by QWD

• Can apply online at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov

Provides information about patient's financial responsibility, rates, billing, services provided, and payment options. Services may include:

• Discount rates based on household size and income limits

• Financial Assistance program for the uninsured and underinsured

• Insurance plans accepted and billing information

• Request for an estimate of services

NOTE: This policy does not apply to skilled nursing facility and independent living apartments.

Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates, or determine if they 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: Community Care Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bills

Provides information about patient's financial responsibility, rates, billing, services provided, and payment options. Services may include:

• Discount rates based on household size and income limits

• Financial Assistance program for the uninsured and underinsured

• Insurance plans accepted and billing information

• Request for an estimate of services

Financial resource services include:

• Billing and insurance program

• Patient assistance program: Assistance with payment for medications not covered by insurance or high co-pays

• Sliding fee scale program: Fee reduction program for medical and dental is available to patients based on income guidelines, regardless of other coverage. Transportation assistance may be available for Sliding Fee Scale patients who need help with the cost of getting to the clinic.

Provides information about patient's financial responsibility, rates, billing, services provided, and payment options. Services may include:

• Discount rates based on household size and income limits

• Financial Assistance program for the uninsured and underinsured

• Insurance plans accepted and billing information

• Request for an estimate of services

• Charity Care: Offers financial help to patients who cannot pay all or part of their medical bills. 50-100% of the bill may be paid.

• Pharmacy Assistance Fund: Provides one-time (once a year) prescription assistance to patients experiencing financial hardship. Request must not exceed $500.

• Uninsured Discount: Provides a discount on medically-needed services for uninsured patients

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: ?- Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for getting help to pay their medical bill ?- Elevate Patient Financial Solutions: Help patients without medical insurance find resources to help pay for medical bills

Patients who need help paying their bill or prescriptions can call to discuss special circumstances or request a payment plan

• Allina Partners Care Program: Provides assistance to patients who do not qualify for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare in Minnesota, or BadgerCare in Wisconsin, and whose annual incomes are at or below 275 percent of the federal poverty level

• Uninsured Discount Program: Provides a discount on medically necessary hospital charges for individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid or Allina Health Partners Care

• MedCredit Financial Services: Provides a financing option to patients who can't afford to pay high monthly payments for their medical bills over a short period of time

• Prescription Assistance Program: Patients can speak to staff or contact an Allina Health health care provider to send a referral letter to the program

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 what patients' responsibilities will be, and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:

• Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bills

• Elevate Patient Financial Solutions: Help patients without medical insurance find resources to help pay for medical bills

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.

Financial resource services include:

• Billing and insurance program

• Patient assistance program: Assistance with payment for medications not covered by insurance or high co-pays

• Sliding fee scale program: Fee reduction program for medical and dental is available to patients based on income guidelines, regardless of other coverage. Transportation assistance may be available for Sliding Fee Scale patients who need help with the cost of getting to the clinic.

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:

• AblePay: Patients can save up to 13% on their out-of-pocket medical expenses, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance

• ClearBalance: Revolving credit account available to make payments over an extended period of time* for your medical expenses

• Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bills