Financial Assistance

The mission of Saint Francis Medical Center is to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by our Christian philosophy and values. Saint Francis provides very good care to all patients even if they can't pay. If you can't pay your hospital bills, Saint Francis offers two programs:

Uninsured Patient Program

If you don't have insurance you may be able to qualify for discounted medical services:

• 50 percent off billed inpatient charges
• 30 percent off billed observation charges
• 20 percent off billed outpatient charges

Financial Guidelines:

You must fill out an application to get these discounts. We will need:

• Last year's tax returns
• Last year's paycheck stubs
• Employer confirmation of income
• Bank statements from all your accounts
• Total earnings from all family members living in the household

You must also show that your family income is at or below 500 percent of the national Poverty Guidelines according to family size, as published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Your belongings must not total more than $30,000, except for your permanent residence.

Patient Assistance or Charity Care Program

If you cannot afford to pay your bill, we have a charity care program.

Financial Guidelines:

You must fill out an application to get these discounts. We will need:

• Last year's tax returns
• Last year's paycheck stubs
• Employer confirmation of income
• Bank statements from all your accounts
• Total earnings from all family members living in the household

Total earnings from all family members living in the household You must also show that your family income is at or below 300 percent of the national Poverty according to family size, as published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Your belongings must not total more than $15,000, except for your permanent residence.

Applications for both programs are available at the Saint Francis Business Office. Please call 573-331-5256 or 573-331-5182 if you have any questions.