Ocean Shores Urgent Care Financial Assistance Policy

Introduction:

Ocean Shores Urgent Care is committed to providing quality medical care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. We understand that medical bills can be overwhelming, especially in times of unexpected illness or injury. This policy outlines our commitment to providing financial assistance to eligible patients and outlines the steps they need to take to apply for assistance.

Eligibility:

Financial assistance is available to patients who meet the following criteria:

Patients with a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level

Patients without insurance or with insufficient insurance coverage

Patients who have a high medical debt-to-income ratio

How to Apply:

Patients can apply for financial assistance by completing a Financial Assistance Application Form, which can be obtained from our front desk. Patients will be required to provide proof of income and a complete list of current medical bills and expenses.

Assistance Provided:

Ocean Shores Urgent Care may provide financial assistance to eligible patients in the form of discounted medical services or waived co-payments and deductibles. The amount of financial assistance provided will be based on the patient’s income and expenses, as well as the type and cost of the medical services required.

Responsibility of Patients:

Patients are responsible for providing complete and accurate information to Ocean Shores Urgent Care in order to determine their eligibility for financial assistance. If a patient’s financial situation changes, they must notify Ocean Shores Urgent Care promptly and provide updated financial information.

Confidentiality:

Ocean Shores Urgent Care is committed to protecting the confidentiality of all financial information provided by patients. All financial information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of determining financial assistance eligibility.

Conclusion:

Ocean Shores Urgent Care is committed to providing quality medical care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Our Financial Assistance Policy is designed to ensure that all patients have access to the care they need, when they need it. If you have any questions about our Financial Assistance Policy or would like to apply for financial assistance, please contact our front desk for more information.