Patients/Visitors

Saint Francis Medical Center provides patients and visitors with various services and amenities to make their experience as pleasurable as possible, including:

Wayfinding

To help you find your destination at Saint Francis Medical Center, click here to access our interactive campus overview map as well as downloadable maps and information on the best entrance to use to access our physicians, practices and departments. 

Billing

As a service to our patients, Saint Francis Medical Center submits our bills to your insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid. We will do everything possible to expedite your claim.

Please remember your policy is a contract between you and your insurance carrier. You will be financially responsible for payment of your Medical Center bill. To assist you in fulfilling your financial obligations, we offer several payment plans.

If you have health insurance, please bring a copy of your insurance card with you when you register. Your employer or insurance company may require additional forms as well. Please familiarize yourself with the terms of your insurance coverage to ensure you are meeting all requirements prior to your care. Call your insurance carrier if you have any questions.

If you have an HMO or PPO, you may have special requirements, such as a second surgical opinion or pre-certification, for certain tests or procedures. It is your responsibility to make sure the requirements of your plan are met. If you fail to meet your plan requirements, you may be financially responsible for all or part of the services you receive here. Some physicians may not participate in your healthcare plan and their services may not be covered. Call your HMO or PPO if you have any questions.

If you are covered by Medicare or Medicaid, bring your card with you to verify eligibility. Medicare specifically excludes payment for certain items and services, such as cosmetic surgery, some oral surgery procedures, personal comfort items, some self-administered drugs in an outpatient or overnight stay, and others. You are responsible for all Medicare deductibles and co-payments. If you have questions about your coverage under Medicare, call 800-MEDICARE (633-4227).

Medicaid has payment limitations on a number of services and items, such as the cost of a private room (unless medically necessary). If you have questions about your coverage under Medicaid in Missouri, call 800-392-2161. If you have no health insurance, our patient account representatives can discuss financial arrangements with you. We can also help you apply for Medicaid or other government assistance programs.

Your Medical Center bill includes all of the services you received during your stay. Charges fall into two categories:

  • A basic daily rate that includes your room, meals, nursing care, housekeeping, etc.
  • Charges for special services, including physician ordered items and procedures or tests, such as X-rays and laboratory tests.

You may be billed separately by physician specialists for professional services you received during your stay at Saint Francis. These specialists may include pathologists, radiologists, cardiologists, anesthesiologists and others who are required to submit separate bills to you. If you have questions about any of these bills, please call the number printed on their statements.

Patients are responsible for meeting the financial obligations of their healthcare as promptly as possible. Saint Francis Medical Center provides discounts and financial assistance for patients who qualify.

For more information, call 573-331-5182 or 573-331-5256.

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 2012. Your assets must not total more that $50,000, except for your permanent residence.

Family Size Annual Gross Househould Income
1 $45,960
2 $62,040
3 $78,120
4 $94,200
5 $110,280
6 $126,360
7 $142,440
8 $158,520


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.


Eating locations

Saint Francis Medical Center offers a wide selection of meals and snacks to visitors on campus, including:

Tuscan Sun Restaurant

Located on the lower level of the Registration Center, the restaurant offers a wide selection for breakfast, lunch and supper.

Hours: 6:30 am to 7 pm, seven days a week

Full-service dining during the following: Breakfast: 6:30-10 am; Lunch: 11 am-1:30 pm; Supper: 4:30-7 pm

Deli Plus

Located in the Health and Wellness Center, Deli Plus offers Starbucks Coffee and features tasty selections low in calories, sodium, cholesterol and saturated fat.

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 5 am-10 pm; Friday: 5 am-9 pm; Saturday: 7 am-6 pm; Sunday: 10 am-6 pm

Vending machines

Vending machines are available 24 hours a day throughout the Medical Center.

Gift shop

Saint Francis Medical Center features a gift shop for the convenience of patients and visitors. An assortment of merchandise is available, including:

  • Willow Tree angels and figurines
  • Enesco's "Foundations" angels
  • Candles from Village and Old Virginia
  • Camille Beckman skin care products
  • Special holiday selections
  • Candy
  • Gift cards
  • Baby gifts
 
  • Picture frames
  • Teapots
  • Wind chimes
  • Religious articles and inspirational items
  • Live plants and fresh floral arrangements
  • Balloons
  • Greeting cards
  • Plush toys, including an extension line of TY products

Garden View Gift Shop hours are 9 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.

The gift shop is run through the Saint Francis Auxiliary, and all profits are used to help support patient care services. Gift cards are also available for purchase. For more information on the gift shops, call 573-331-5820.

Healing Garden

Located between Saint Francis Medical Center and the Healing Arts Center, the Healing Garden is decorated with fountains, paths, plants and flowers, offering a quiet place for rest and reflection.

ATMs

ATMS (automatic teller machines) are available for your convenience near the Tuscan Sun Restaurant entrance.

Notary

A notary service is available to patients free of charge. Ask a member of your patient care team to arrange for this service. Please remember that some form of identification is required.

Location and Information

Saint Francis Medical Center is located at 211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO. For more information, call 573-331-3000.

Email sfmc@sfmc.net

Visiting Hours

8 am-8 pm, seven days a week.

Intensive care unit visiting hours are variable depending on the condition of the patient.

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