Jefferson County Health Center: Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Can't afford a bill from Jefferson County Health Center? 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

How to apply

1. Check the income limits above — free care covers household income at or below the federal poverty level, with sliding-scale discounts up to 400%. You must be an Iowa resident.
2. Fill out the financial assistance application and gather proof of income (pay stubs, tax return, or bank statements).
3. Mail it to Attn: Financial Counselor, 2000 S. Main, Fairfield, IA 52556, fax it to 641-472-7803, email [email protected], or drop it off in person.
4. Call (641) 469-4311 if you need help with the application.

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.

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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.
• Jefferson County Health Center Financial Assistance page
• Jefferson County Health Center 2023 Financial Assistance Application (charity care guidelines)