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 cannot pay. If you cannot pay your hospital bills, Saint Francis offers two programs:

Uninsured Patient Program

If you do not have insurance, you may 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
• 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 600 percent of the national Poverty Guidelines according to family size, as published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Your assets must not total more than $75,000, except for your permanent residence.

If you choose to name separate agents for business and healthcare decisions, use separate names to do so.

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 assistance or charity care. You will need:

• Last year's tax returns
• 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 400 percent of the national Poverty Guidelines (see chart below) according to family size, as published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services dated February 2013. Your assets must not total more that $50,000, except for your permanent residence.

Click here to download an application or visit the Saint Francis Business Office to request an application. Please call 573-331-5567 or 573-331-5256 if you have any questions.