Uninsured or Underinsured Patients
Patients without health insurance, or whose insurance does not fully cover medically necessary care, may qualify for reduced-cost or discounted services.
Financial Assistance
Help With the Cost of Care
Healthcare expenses can feel overwhelming. Martin County Hospital District offers financial assistance for eligible patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or need help paying for medically necessary care.
Understanding Your Options
Financial Help May Be Available
Martin County Hospital District is committed to helping patients understand their financial options. Assistance may be available for medically necessary services provided to patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing financial hardship.
Eligibility is based on household income, family size, available resources, and other circumstances. Patients are encouraged to apply even if they are unsure whether they qualify.
Eligibility
You May Qualify for Financial Assistance
Financial assistance may be available based on insurance status, household income, family size, and participation in qualifying government assistance programs.
Government Assistance Programs
Participation in certain public assistance programs may help support eligibility. WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and similar programs
Income-Based Eligibility
Eligibility may be available for households whose income falls within the hospital district’s current financial assistance guidelines. Household size and available resources may also be considered.
Meeting one of these conditions does not guarantee approval. Each application is reviewed individually using the current financial assistance policy and required supporting documentation.
Required Documentation
Gather Your Supporting Documents
Submitting complete documentation helps us review your application more quickly. Depending on your situation, you may be asked to provide the following information.
Household Information
- Completed Financial Assistance Application
- Government-issued photo identification
- Social Security cards for household members, if available
- Birth certificates for dependent children, if requested
- Proof of household size
Proof of Residency
- Current utility bill
- Lease agreement or mortgage statement
- Property tax statement
- Other documentation verifying Martin County residency
Income Verification
- Recent pay stubs
- Most recent federal income tax return
- Benefit award letters
- Bank statements when requested
- Additional documentation for self-employed applicants
Additional Documents May Be Requested
Requirements may vary based on each applicant’s financial situation. Providing complete and accurate information helps prevent delays during the review process.
Application Process
How to Apply for Financial Assistance
Follow these steps to submit your application. Providing complete and accurate information helps our team review your request without unnecessary delays.
Download the Application
Open and complete the Financial Assistance Application. Answer every applicable question and sign the form before submitting it.
Gather Your Documents
Use the documentation checklist to collect proof of income, household information, residency, and any other records that apply to your situation.
Submit Your Information
Return the completed application and supporting documents to Martin County Hospital District using the submission instructions included with the application.
Application Review
Our team will review your application and contact you if additional information is needed. You will be notified after a determination has been made.
Start Your Application
Download the application and supporting documentation checklist. Both files open as PDFs and may be saved or printed for completion.
Common Questions
Financial Assistance Questions
Find answers about eligibility, required documents, application review, and what to expect after you submit your information.
Call 432-607-3237Who can apply for financial assistance?
Patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing financial hardship may apply. Eligibility is based on household income, family size, available resources, insurance status, and other individual circumstances.
Does applying guarantee that I will qualify?
No. Each application is reviewed individually under Martin County Hospital District’s current financial assistance guidelines. Approval depends on the information and supporting documents provided.
What documents are required?
Applicants may be asked to provide identification, proof of residency, household information, income records, benefit letters, tax documents, and other financial information. Review the documentation checklist before submitting your application.
What happens if my application is incomplete?
The review may be delayed while additional information is requested. Submitting a complete application with all applicable supporting documents helps the process move more quickly.
Will applying affect medically necessary care?
No. Applying for financial assistance does not delay medically necessary care. Financial eligibility is reviewed separately from decisions about appropriate medical treatment.
How will I know when a decision has been made?
Martin County Hospital District will notify you after your application has been reviewed. A staff member may contact you first if additional information or documentation is needed.
We’re Here to Help
Questions About Financial Assistance?
Our team can help explain the application process, required documentation, and available financial options. Contact us before submitting your application if you need help understanding what information to provide.