Ohio hospital care assurance program

Patients who need hospital care, but are unable to pay for it, may be eligible for free or reduced fee care at Ohio hospitals through the Hospital Care Assurance Program HCAP. See Ohio Administrative Code Prior hospital bills, paid or unpaid, may be covered by HCAP. Patients can apply for HCAP up to 3 years after the date of the first follow-up notice sent to a patient not the date of service. If a patient already paid a bill but was eligible for HCAP, they may be reimbursed.

For patients who do not qualify for HCAP, hospitals may have their own financial assistance programs. Since these programs are voluntary, each hospital has different rules and procedures.

Research Community. Medical Learners. Job Seekers. Pay My Bill. NOTE: A new application is required for each month hospital services were received. Household Income Verification Documentation — Include all documents verifying your household income for the three 3 months or the twelve 12 months prior to the date s of service.

This may include W2s, social security award letter, pay stubs or letters from employers. If you have not filed your tax return, you can call to obtain a Proof of Non-Filing letter from the IRS.