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115 Missouri hospitals, by town.
Nonprofit and government hospitals
Mosaic Medical Center Albany
Albany, Gentry County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Ellett Memorial Hospital
Appleton City, St. Clair County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy Hospital Aurora
Aurora, Lawrence County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Belton Regional Medical Center
Belton, Cass County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Harrison County Community Hospital
Bethany, Harrison County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Bolivar, Polk County · Government, general acute care
- Discounts
- Up to 249% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,170 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“To be eligible for 1 to 89 percent reduction of the patient portion of billed charges, a financially indigent patient's family income will be between 101 percent and 249 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pagePlain language summaryApplication
Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre
Bonne Terre, St. Francois County · Nonprofit, rural emergency
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Cox Medical Center Branson
Branson, Taney County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CoxHealth
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Discounts are available for eligible patients with a household income of less than 300% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after initial bill
The policy says
“Patients or their legal guardian may apply for Financial Assistance at any time – before, during or after care, up to 240 days after initial bill.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Bridgeton, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, general acute care · SSM Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“patients with income below 200% of the FPL, as these patients are considered eligible for 100% financial assistance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“ends on the 240th day after the hospital provides the individual with the first post-discharge billing statement for the care provided.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Pershing Memorial Hospital
Brookfield, Linn County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Bates County Memorial Hospital
Butler, Bates County · Government, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If your gross income is less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you will receive a 100% financial assistance write-off on the portion of the charges for which you are responsible, except for a $20 copay that may be assessed for Family Care Clinic, Outpatient Specialty Clinic and BCMH Surgical services, and a $50 copay for Emergency Room services.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Cameron Regional Medical Center
Cameron, Clinton County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Mercy Hospital Southeast
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Saint Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Saint Francis Healthcare System
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“0-200% FPG will receive a 100% reduction of the self-pay balance due”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“251-300% FPG will receive a 25% reduction of the self-pay balance due”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Up to 90 days of care; balances with first statement within the last 240 days
The policy says
“Traditional Financial Assistance maybe granted for previously provided services or anticipated future services for a time period of up to 90 days.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
Carrollton, Carroll County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“CCMH will accept and process Financial Assistance applications for 240 days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement related to the care provided.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Mercy Hospital Carthage
Carthage, Jasper County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Mercy Hospital Cassville
Cassville, Barry County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
St Lukes Hospital
Chesterfield, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Hedrick Medical Center
Chillicothe, Livingston County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
Clinton, Henry County · Government, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with incomes at or below 100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) may receive a 100% discount.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Those with incomes between 101% and 250% are eligible for an 80% discount.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from receiving a bill
The policy says
“Once complete, turn your application into Patient Accounts within 240 days of receiving a bill.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Boone Hospital Center
Columbia, Boone County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
MU Health Care
Columbia, Boone County · Government, general acute care
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Creve Coeur, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Crystal City, Jefferson County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Mercy Hospital Stoddard
Dexter, Stoddard County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
El Dorado Springs, Cedar County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Excelsior Springs Hospital
Excelsior Springs, Clay County · Government, critical access
Community Hospital Association
Fairfax, Atchison County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Parkland Health Center
Farmington, St. Francois County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr
Farmington, St. Francois County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
Fenton, Jefferson County · Nonprofit, general acute care · SSM Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“patients with income below 200% of the FPL, as these patients are considered eligible for 100% financial assistance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“ends on the 240th day after the hospital provides the individual with the first post-discharge billing statement for the care provided.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Madison Medical Center
Fredericktown, Madison County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Center for Behavioral Medicine
Fulton, Callaway County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Hannibal, Marion County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Hannibal Regional Healthcare System
- Discounts
- Up to 275% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $90,750 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Uninsured and under insured patient with a family income of 275% of the federal poverty level or less may be eligible for discount up to 100%.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Cass Regional Medical Center
Harrisonville, Cass County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital
Hayti, Pemiscot County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Hermann Area District Hospital
Hermann, Gasconade County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Texas County Memorial Hospital
Houston, Texas County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Freeman West Hospital
Joplin, Jasper County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Freeman Health System
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge statement
The policy says
“Applications for financial assistance must be submitted within 240 days from the date of the first post-discharge statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Joplin, Jasper County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Center for Behavioral Medicine
Kansas City, Jackson County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Children's Mercy
Kansas City, Jackson County · Nonprofit, childrens
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“B. Financially Indigent: Responsible Parties are considered Financially Indigent and eligible for 100% financial assistance if the Responsible Party has a Household Income at or below 300% of the Poverty Guidelines as adjusted for family size.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pagePlain language summaryApplication
Saint Lukes North Hospital
Kansas City, Platte County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
Kansas City, Jackson County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill
Kansas City, Jackson County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
University Health Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, Jackson County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
Lake Saint Louis, St. Charles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · SSM Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“patients with income below 200% of the FPL, as these patients are considered eligible for 100% financial assistance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“ends on the 240th day after the hospital provides the individual with the first post-discharge billing statement for the care provided.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Cox Barton County Hospital
Lamar, Barton County · Government, critical access · CoxHealth
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Discounts are available for eligible patients with a household income of less than 300% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after initial bill
The policy says
“Patients or their legal guardian may apply for Financial Assistance at any time – before, during or after care, up to 240 days after initial bill.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Mercy Hospital Lebanon
Lebanon, Laclede County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Saint Luke'S East Hospital
Lees Summit, Jackson County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Liberty Hospital
Liberty, Clay County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Pike County Memorial Hospital
Louisiana, Pike County · Government, critical access
- Discounts
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Family income between 100% and 200% of the Federal Poverty guideline can be eligible for discounted care ranging from 25% to 65%.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 12 months from discharge
The policy says
“The Financial Assistance Application is only eligible for services within twelve (12) months of discharge date.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital
Macon, Macon County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Fitzgibbon Hospital
Marshall, Saline County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“The sliding fee schedule allows for household incomes at 100% of FPG to qualify for 100% financial assistance through household incomes at 200% of FPG to qualify for 63% financial assistance (see Appendix D).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“The sliding fee schedule allows for household incomes at 100% of FPG to qualify for 100% financial assistance through household incomes at 200% of FPG to qualify for 63% financial assistance (see Appendix D).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- At least 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“HRSA requires a minimum of two hundred forty (240) days after the first post discharge billing statement for financial aid applications to be accepted.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Maryland Heights Center for Behavioral Health
Maryland Heights, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
Maryland Heights, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, childrens
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Have an annual household income less than or equal to 400% of the then current Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Any time, including throughout billing
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time during pre-registration, registration, course of medical services, or throughout the course of billing.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville
Maryville, Nodaway County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Scotland County Hospital
Memphis, Scotland County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital
Milan, Sullivan County · Government, critical access
Cox Monett Hospital
Monett, Barry County · Nonprofit, critical access · CoxHealth
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Discounts are available for eligible patients with a household income of less than 300% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after initial bill
The policy says
“Patients or their legal guardian may apply for Financial Assistance at any time – before, during or after care, up to 240 days after initial bill.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Mercy St. Francis Hospital
Mountain View, Howell County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Freeman Neosho Hospital
Neosho, Newton County · Nonprofit, critical access · Freeman Health System
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge statement
The policy says
“Applications for financial assistance must be submitted within 240 days from the date of the first post-discharge statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Nevada Regional Medical Center
Nevada, Vernon County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
NKC Health
North Kansas City, Clay County · Government, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 202% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,660 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- At least 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“NKC Health shall consider a completed FAP application for at least 240 days after the date of the first post-discharge billing statement”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Progress West Hospital
Ofallon, St. Charles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Lake Regional Health System
Osage Beach, Camden County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy Hospital Perry
Perryville, Perry County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Iron County Medical Center
Pilot Knob, Iron County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Washington County Memorial Hospital
Potosi, Washington County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Ray County Memorial Hospital
Richmond, Ray County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Phelps Health
Rolla, Phelps County · Government, general acute care
- Discounts
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Phelps Health may provide discounted care for Patients whose Financial Ability is less than 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, found in Appendix 2”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- previous 240 days from the first patient statement
The policy says
“The Financial Assistance Application will be applied to present accounts and to accounts for the previous 240 days from the first patient statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
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SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
Saint Charles, St. Charles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · SSM Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“patients with income below 200% of the FPL, as these patients are considered eligible for 100% financial assistance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“ends on the 240th day after the hospital provides the individual with the first post-discharge billing statement for the care provided.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, St. Louis City · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Christian Hospital Northeast
Saint Louis, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy Hospital South
Saint Louis, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Saint Louis, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Shriners Children's
Saint Louis, St. Louis City · Nonprofit, childrens · Shriners Children's
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“The Charity Care program is available to all Patients whose Family Income is less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Levels then in effect.”
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- Timing
- Any time in the billing cycle
The policy says
“the determination of financial need may be done at any point in the insurance billing and payment cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
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SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Saint Louis, St. Louis City · Nonprofit, general acute care · SSM Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“patients with income below 200% of the FPL, as these patients are considered eligible for 100% financial assistance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“ends on the 240th day after the hospital provides the individual with the first post-discharge billing statement for the care provided.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Saint Louis, St. Louis County · Nonprofit, general acute care · SSM Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“patients with income below 200% of the FPL, as these patients are considered eligible for 100% financial assistance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“ends on the 240th day after the hospital provides the individual with the first post-discharge billing statement for the care provided.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
St Louis Childrens Hospital
Saint Louis, St. Louis City · Nonprofit, childrens
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
St Louis Forensic Treatment Center
Saint Louis, St. Louis County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital
Saint Peters, St. Charles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
Sainte Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Salem Memorial District Hospital
Salem, Dent County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Bothwell Regional Health Center
Sedalia, Pettis County · Government, general acute care
- Discounts
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with income under 200% of the federal poverty level may be eligible for a discount from 5%- 100%.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“Complete and submit a financial assistance application within 240 days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement to be considered for financial assistance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pagePlain language summaryApplication
Missouri Delta Medical Center
Sikeston, Scott County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose family income is at or below 100% of the FPG are eligible to receive 100% free care;”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose family income is above 100% but not more than 200% of the FPG are eligible to receive services at an 80% discount off the patient balance after insurance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Application valid for 6 months from approval or denial; then reapply
The policy says
“The application is valid for 6 months from the date of approval or denial.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Cox Medical Center South
Springfield, Greene County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CoxHealth
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Discounts are available for eligible patients with a household income of less than 300% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after initial bill
The policy says
“Patients or their legal guardian may apply for Financial Assistance at any time – before, during or after care, up to 240 days after initial bill.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, Greene County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
Sullivan, Franklin County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Wright Memorial Hospital
Trenton, Grundy County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy Hospital Lincoln
Troy, Lincoln County · Government, critical access · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Putnam County Memorial Hospital
Unionville, Putnam County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Western Missouri Medical Center
Warrensburg, Johnson County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy Hospital Washington
Washington, Franklin County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy
- Timing
- Discount covers services first billed in the prior 240 days before a complete application is submitted.
The policy says
“eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Ozarks Healthcare
West Plains, Howell County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Royal Oaks Hospital
Windsor, Henry County · Nonprofit, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
For-profit hospitals
The federal rules for nonprofit hospitals do not apply to a for-profit hospital. Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
St Mary'S Medical Center
Blue Springs, Jackson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Southeast Behavioral Hospital
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Centerpointe Hospital of Columbia
Columbia, Boone County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, Jackson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
SSM Health St. Mary'S Hospital - Jefferson City
Jefferson City, Cole County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, Jackson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
St Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, Jackson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Northeast Regional Medical Center
Kirksville, Adair County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Lee'S Summit Medical Center
Lees Summit, Jackson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Lafayette Regional Health Center
Lexington, Lafayette County · For-profit, critical access
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Moberly Regional Medical Center
Moberly, Randolph County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Osage Beach Center for Behavioral Health
Osage Beach, Camden County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff, Butler County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Centerpointe Hospital
Saint Charles, St. Charles County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Springfield, Greene County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
Springfield, Greene County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Federal rules for nonprofit hospitals
- A nonprofit hospital must have a written financial assistance policy. There is no federal income level: the policy sets its own criteria.
- It must accept applications for at least 240 days after the first bill sent after you leave.
- For patients it finds eligible, charges for emergency and other medically necessary care are limited to the amounts generally billed to people with insurance.
- These rules apply to hospitals recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), including government hospitals with that status.
More in the hospital charity care guide.
What to ask the billing office
- Ask for the financial assistance policy, the application and the plain language summary.
- Ask which income limit applies to your household and what counts as income.
- Ask whether the doctors who treated you are covered by the policy or bill separately.
- Ask until when you can still apply for the bill you have, and ask for the answer in writing.
The free financial assistance letter asks for all three papers. Denied? How to appeal or reapply. Already paid? How applying after you have paid works. Compare large health systems on the hospital list.
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Sources
The list of hospitals, their towns, counties and ownership come from Hospital General Information (CMS Provider Data Catalog), modified 2026-07-22. Ownership is CMS’s label, not a tax ruling. We left out the 5 hospitals the CMS file lists under federal ownership, such as VA and military hospitals.
Each figure comes from the hospital’s own policy, which every figure links to, with the policy’s words and the day we read it (2026-11-09). We used AI reading tools, and a second independent check compared each quote and figure with the policy text. A figure that was not confirmed is left out. Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines for the 48 states and Washington, DC (91 FR 1797).
We are not part of any of these hospitals. Policies change, and the hospital decides from its own form, with conditions such as assets or residency that the policy sets. If what you read here differs from the current policy, the policy counts. A correction? Tell us on the Support page.
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