Financial Assistance Office |
Charity Care Program |
100% discount on eligible services for uninsured patients; sliding scale based on income for others |
Household income below 200% of federal poverty limit; application with financial documents required |
Financial Assistance Office |
Automatic Uninsured Discount |
Automatic discount on all hospital charges for patients without insurance |
Uninsured status; contact Financial Assistance line for details |
Financial Assistance Office |
Uninsured Discount Program |
Compact with Uninsured discounts for eligible patients |
Uninsured status; inquire with Patient Advocate |
Financial Assistance Center |
Payment Plans |
Flexible, interest-free payment plan options for self-pay and uninsured patients |
Contact Financial Assistance Center at (888) 233-7868 |
Financial Counseling |
Medical Eligibility Program |
Assists with applying for Medicaid, Social Security Disability, SSI, County Indigent, and other programs |
Eligibility based on age, income, family status, disability, or crime victim; Patient Advocates help with applications |
Patient Services |
Emergency Care Guarantees |
Screening and stabilizing emergency care provided to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay |
No financial criteria; mandated under EMTALA |
Financial Assistance Office |
Discounted Services for Self-Pay |
Self-pay patients are not expected to pay standard hospital rates; substantial reductions applied |
Uninsured patients; automatic at billing |
Financial Counseling |
Non-profit Credit Counseling Resources |
Referral to external non-profit credit counseling agencies for managing medical debt |
Contact Patient Advocate at (803) 329-6860 |
Financial Counseling |
Guidance on Alternative Coverage |
Assistance with identifying and applying for Medicaid, ACA Marketplace, and other health insurance options |
Eligibility varies; Patient Advocates provide guidance |
Admissions/Billing |
Pay-Upfront Policy for Nonemergency Services |
Requires 25% of total bill for nonemergency care to be paid upfront for uninsured/self-pay patients |
Applies to nonemergent visits; balance due through payment plan options |