Hillsboro Area Hospital: Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Can't afford a bill from Hillsboro Area Hospital? You may not have to pay all of it. Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance — here are this hospital's actual income limits and how to apply, taken from its own published policy.
Quick facts
100%of the federal poverty level — the free-care income limit
Free care: Free care if your household income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty level.
Discounted care: Discounted care if your household income is above 100% but below 200% of the federal poverty level — the discount is set on a sliding scale based on your income and family size.
How to apply: Hillsboro Health: Financial assistance
Phone: 217-532-4204 — Financial Counselor (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).
How to apply
- Check the income limits above — eligibility is based on gross family income and family size.
- Fill out the financial assistance application and gather proof of income (pay stubs, tax return, or benefit letters).
- Return the application to the business office — a decision is made within five business days and you are notified by letter.
- If denied, you can request a review within 30 days.
Good to know
- You can apply up to 240 days after your first bill — even if the bill already went to collections.
- A new bill means a new application — you can apply more than once. More in our guide You Might Not Have to Pay That Hospital Bill.
- Whatever remains after assistance can still be negotiated: How to Negotiate a Hospital Bill.
- Free help applying: Dollar For walks you through it at no cost.
See what Hillsboro Area Hospital charges
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Sources
- Policy details above come from the hospital's own published materials, linked below. Policies change — if a link breaks or a number looks off, call the hospital and please tell us.
- Hillsboro Health charity and financial assistance program policy (PDF)
- Hillsboro Health: Financial assistance
- Hillsboro Health: Patient billing (financial counselor contact)