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Patient Financial Advocates can answer questions and offer assistance regarding patients bills and provide information on several financial assistance programs based on the patients' circumstances, income, and insurance coverage. Programs include: - Hutchinson Health Financial Assistance: Available to uninsured or underinsured patients based on their ability to pay for emergency and other medically necessary care. - Charity Care Program: Financial assistance is based on the patient's total income, compared to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Patients whose total income and family size place them at or below 200% of the FPL will receive 100% financial assistance discount. The amount of financial assistance discount may increase based on the household's total income level. The patient must have fully exhausted any available government assistance programs and any available health insurance benefit to be eligible.

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

Provides the Customer Assistance Program that can be applied to most services on patient's medical bills. The program is provided when care is deemed medically necessary, after meeting income criteria. Offers both free care and discounted care, depending on individuals' family size and income. Medical expenses not covered under this program are insurance co-pays, Department Transportation physicals, Lakewood Care Center, Care Van, Lakewood Pines, or Manor Accounts, and In Vitro Fertilization services.

Offers a discount program for eligible patients and a payment plan option for any balance not covered by the discount. The program cannot be used for dental and pharmacy bills and charges. Program assistance is based on: - Assets, such as property or savings accounts - Family size - Income - Liabilities, such as bills or regular payments due Individuals may apply even if they have insurance coverage.

- Billing, Insurance Questions, and Patient Account Service: To find out information about billing, payments, and financial responsibility, those experiencing financial hardships can speak with a Patient Account Service Specialist to request an application and complete a Financial Assistance Application - Financial Clearance: To request financial counseling, prepayment requests, or discuss payments

Offers financial assistance for any emergency and any other medically necessary services provided and billed through the centralized Patient Financial Services. Financial assistance can range from a reduction amount of the balance up to complete forgiveness of the balance outstanding, for patients demonstrating a financial need. Kittson offers financial assistance under its Community Care Policy. Community Care will be given to an individual whose total income meets income guidelines.

Offers financial assistance for any emergency and any other medically necessary services provided and billed through the centralized Patient Financial Services. Financial assistance can range from a reduction amount of the balance up to complete forgiveness of the balance outstanding, for patients demonstrating a financial need. Sanford partners with Elevate Patient Financial Solutions to provide financial assistance for uninsured patients who have incurred or will incur medical expenses at Sanford. Elevate provides a patient-focused approach identifying the most appropriate assistance from a variety of resources. Services provided are free.

Assists patients in resolving their account balance if they cannot be paid in full. - Bank Loan: Co-signed by Olmsted Medical Center and provided at 0% interest. Balance owed must be greater than $250. Loan cannot be applied to cosmetic services. - Extended Payments: Monthly payments based upon the total balance - Financial Assistance: Offered to individuals who are unable to pay for their medical services. Eligibility is based upon household income and assets as well as the number of people in the household against current guidelines.

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.

Offers a discount program for eligible patients and a payment plan option for any balance not covered by the discount, the program cannot be used for dental and pharmacy bills Program assistance is based on: - Assets, such as property or savings accounts - Family size - Income - Liabilities, such as bills or regular payments due Individuals may apply even if they have insurance coverage

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 (Charity Care): Provides free or discounted care for patients who are unable to pay all or part of their medical bills. The level of discount is based on household income, family size, and assets, and applies only to medically necessary services. - Pharmacy Assistance Fund: Offers a one-time grant of up to $500 per calendar year to eligible patients who are experiencing financial hardship. Assistance applies when prescriptions are filled at Fairview Pharmacy locations. - Uninsured Discount: Patients without insurance who live in the United States receive an automatic discount on medically necessary hospital services.

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 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

- 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. Options may include: - Discount Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for getting help to pay their medical bill - CarePayment: Help patients to make affordable financing options available (at no cost) to our patients who need help paying their medical bills over time.

Offers a discount program for eligible patients and a payment plan option for any balance not covered by the discount. The program cannot be used for dental and pharmacy bills and charges. Program assistance is based on: - Assets, such as property or savings accounts - Family size - Income - Liabilities, such as bills or regular payments due Individuals may apply even if they have insurance coverage.

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.

Provides financial assistance to persons who have health care needs and are uninsured, underinsured, ineligible for a government program, or otherwise unable 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 what patients' responsibility 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 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: Assists 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 help paying their bills 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, 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 to the program

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

Patients interested in knowing the cost of care, estimates of procedures, are interested in applying for financial assistance to help pay for procedures, or have questions about a bill, can contact the billing and financial department. Program options include: - Financial Assistance: Based on income, resources, and ability to pay for those uninsured, underinsured, or whose insurance coverage status is not known - Payment Plans: Offers flexible payment options to help patients manage out-of-pocket expenses, regardless of insurance status. Monthly payment plans are interest-free and payments must be 4% of the patient's total balance.

Offers a discount program for eligible patients and a payment plan option for any balance not covered by the discount. The program cannot be used for dental and pharmacy bills and charges. Program assistance is based on: - Assets, such as property or savings accounts - Family size - Income - Liabilities, such as bills or regular payments due Individuals may apply even if they have insurance coverage.

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 their responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include: - Partners Care Program: Individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and have incomes less than 275% of the Federal Poverty Guideline may be eligible for help to pay their medical bill - Payment plans - Uninsured Discount Program: Individuals who do not have health insurance and do not qualify for Medicaid or Partners Care receive a discount on medically necessary charges. Patients with insurance who receive medically necessary services that are not covered by their insurance may also be eligible.