Smith County Memorial Hospital: Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Can't afford a bill from Smith County Memorial 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

How to apply

1. Check the income limit above — 100% assistance goes to households below 200% of the federal poverty level.
2. Get the financial assistance application at the admissions desk, by calling the number above, or by downloading it from the hospital's website.
3. Fill it out with your income proof (tax return, pay stubs, bank statements) and send it to 921 E Hwy 36, PO Box 349, Smith Center, KS 66967.

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 Smith County Memorial 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.
• Smith County Memorial Hospital Financial Assistance page
• Smith County Memorial Hospital Financial Assistance Policy — 100% assistance below 200% FPL