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Community Care
St. Mary‘s Hospital Medical Center
Financial Assistance Program
At St. Mary’s Hospital, we believe every person has the right to quality healthcare and to be treated with dignity. As Catholic healthcare providers, we are committed to serve everyone who comes into our hospital for help, and to treat each person with kindness and respect. Even in difficult times, quality care for everyone, regardless of ability to pay, is our commitment. It is for
that reason that St. Mary’s Hospital has established a financial assistance program called Community Care. It is our policy to inform patients that demonstrate a financial need about our Community Care program. However, before applying for Community Care assistance, please make every effort to use existing financial aid programs for which you may be eligible.
For more information on Community Care, contact St. Mary’s Patient Accounts at (920) 498-4482.
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Eligibility Requirements
Because our resources are limited, eligibility requirements are set for those who request Community Care. We look at income, cash assets and medical expenses, along with family size. Current financial changes also are taken into consideration. Applications for Community Care at St. Mary’s Hospital will be accepted from any patient without regard to the individual’s sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or marital status. Guidelines are updated annually.
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Testimonials
I Was So Scared And Had Nowhere To Go
"I knew something was wrong and I was so scared. I had nowhere to go. I cannot get health insurance because of my health problems so I don¹t go to the doctor until my health gets terrible for me.
I finally had to go to the doctor; he knew I needed some tests for an ovarian cyst and fibroid tumor. I am disabled and am raising five children so there was no money for these tests. I am also diabetic and I go without insulin sometimes because I cannot afford it.
My doctor reassured me, "Don¹t you worry, we'll figure it out." He called all over to find care for me; one hospital wanted $2,000 up front and I could not afford it. He finally called St Mary¹s and then called me back cheering, "We found a place you can go to St Mary's!"
I was so scared that I had something really wrong and I was treated so nice.
It happens sometimes, that when you can't pay you get treated poorly, but when I came to St. Mary¹s they didn't care that I didn't have the money, they only cared about me. The lady doing the CT scan was so kind, so nice. I appreciate how I was treated and it was such a relief to find a place that would take me.
Expressions of thanks and gratitude
"I want to thank you very much for your help with my account to be approved for the Community Care Program. When I received the letter from St. Mary¹s waving the balance, I cried happy, relieved tears. I never in my life thought I'd be in the position I¹m in at my age, but I know there are many others like me. You took a huge weight off my shoulders and made my day and more. Thank you so much again."
To all at St. Mary's:
I graciously thank you, everyone, for the wonderful care you gave during and after my stay at your outstanding facility. I never expected to be treated that well anywhere. Everyone I met made me feel at home and completely welcome. And a very special thank you to the Community Care Committee that was able to see the dilemma my husband and I are in. There are just no words to say how grateful we are.
Again, thank you.
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Community Care Application
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