Financial Assistance Program
Reduced Payment Options for Patients Who Qualify
Community Memorial Hospital provides local access to high quality, affordable healthcare through a network of physicians and other health care providers capable of delivering a continuum of care. CMH strives to provide high quality healthcare regardless of the ability to pay. Please take time to review the following options to determine if you may qualify for one of several discount options available at Community Memorial Hospital.
Financial Counseling is always available. Our staff can assist you with pre-payment arrangements for planned expenditures. This may be through self pay pre-paid packages or discounts on prompt payment of accounts.
Financial Assistance - Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP)
To be eligible for this program your income must fall below the following established income guidelines as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The 2006 poverty income guidelines are:
Family Size
|
Income Guideline
|
| 1 |
$9,800
|
| 2 |
13,200
|
| 3 |
16,600
|
| 4 |
20,000
|
| 5 |
23,400
|
| 6 |
26,800
|
| 7 |
30,200
|
| 8 |
33,600
|
Add $3,400 for each additional person if the family unit has more than eight members.
The HCAP program covers basic, medically necessary hospital level services. This does not include professional fees, or charges that are covered by Medicaid, Disability or other health insurance.
Early Payment Discount
Underinsured or uninsured patients who can pay their balance in full within 30 days may be eligible for an Early Payment Discount. Please contact the business office for more information (419) 542-5590.
Pre Payment Option
Uninsured patients who are having elective surgeries may qualify for a pre payment options. This option allows the patient to pre pay for elective procedures such as:
- Hernia
- Appendectomies
- Knee replacements
Please call telephone number (419) 542-5590 for further information.
Payment Plan
All patients who have unpaid balances are invited to call the business office to set up payment plans. Payment plans can be arranged for up to of two years and with a minimum payment of $25.00 per month.
Collection Policy
Community Memorial Hospital will make every reasonable effort to assist patients in satisfying their obligations using the methods outlined above. In the event that a patient chooses not to follow any of these options and after reasonable effort, we will have no alternative but to refer the account to a collection agency.
