Financial Assistance Policy

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Financial Assistance Program (Summary)

Summary - English (PDF)

Community Health Network serves the medical needs of the community, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap, age, ability to pay, or any other classification or characteristic.

We recognize the need to provide care to the sick that do not have the ability to pay. Patients who meet the requirements of our Financial Assistance Program can receive medically necessary healthcare services at a significantly reduced cost based on verified financial need. Community understands and honors the need to maintain the dignity of the patient and family during the application process.

Patients who identify themselves as unable to pay all or a part of their medical care have the right to request financial assistance. An application process is consistently followed to determine if patients meet the requirements of the Financial Assistance Program, or if they may qualify for other forms of assistance. Financial assistance is not considered a substitute for personal responsibility. Patients are expected to cooperate with Community’s procedures and fulfill the documentation requirements needed to qualify for the assistance program. In addition, patients are expected to contribute to the cost of their care based on their ability to pay. Individuals who have the financial ability are encouraged to purchase insurance to ensure access to future healthcare services, protect their overall health and protect their assets.

Do I Qualify?

Although other factors, such as bankruptcy, catastrophic healthcare expenses, household assets, etc., are sometimes considered, the primary qualification for financial assistance is household size and household income compared to the annually adjusted federal poverty line. A household consists of head of household, spouse and all “dependents” as defined by federal IRS guidelines. The following table shows the financial assistance level that patients may qualify for under Community’s Financial Assistance Program.

Individuals eligible for financial assistance will not be charged more for emergency or other medically necessary services than the amounts generally billed to individuals who have insurance covering such services.

Community Health Network Financial Assistance Table 2024

The following table shows the financial assistance level that patients may qualify for under Community’s financial assistance program.

 % of Federal Poverty Line  ≤200%  201-225%  226-250%  251-275%  276-300%  >300%
 Financial Assistance Level  100%  90%  80%  70%  65%  0%
 Household
 Size
 Federal Poverty
 Line

Monthly Household Income Range

1 $1,255 ≤ 2,510 2,511-2,823 2,824-3,137 3,138-3,451 3,452-3,765 ≥ 3,766
2 $1,703 ≤ 3,406 3,407-3,832 3,833-4,258 4,259-4,684 4,685-5,110 ≥ 5,111
3 $2,152 ≤ 4,303 4,304-4,841 4,842-5,379 5,380-5,917 5,918-6,455 ≥ 6,456
4 $2,600 ≤ 5,200 5,201-5,850 5,851-6,500 6,501-7,150 7,151-7,800 ≥ 7,801
5 $3,048 ≤ 6,096 6,097-6,858 6,859-7,620 7,621-8,382 8,383-9,145 ≥ 9,146
6 $3,497 ≤ 6,993 6,994-7,867 7,868-8,741 8,742-9,615 9,616-10,490 ≥ 10,491
7 $3,945 ≤ 7,890 7,891-8,876 8,877-9,862 9,863-10,848 10,849-11,835 ≥ 11,836
8 $4,393 ≤ 8,786 8,787-9,885 9,886-10,983 10,984-12,081 12,082-13,180 ≥ 13,181
Each Additional $448 ≤ 896 897-1,008 1,009-1,120 1,121-1,232 1,233-1,344 ≥ 1,345

Household income is calculated on a gross income basis before taxes, deductions and withholding and includes all sources of income such as wages, salaries, tips, pension, social security, rent, royalties, disability, alimony, child support, unemployment, etc. Income for all members of the household must be included in your calculation. It is important that you accurately estimate your income. Before granting Financial Assistance we will verify your household size and income through external data bases, tax returns, bank statements, vouchers, pay stubs and other relevant documentation as required.

This table is updated annually in accordance with the most recently published Federal Poverty Line.

Apply for Financial Assistance

New! Apply for financial assistance online through MyChart. *MyChart account/login required.

Apply on MyChart

To apply for financial assistance, you may also download and return a paper application. Or you can pick up an application at any of our Community Health Network facilities.

Application - English (PDF)


Financial Assistance Policy

Policy - English (PDF)

Collections Policy

Please refer to Community's policy on collection of accounts and resolution below.

Billing and Collection Policy (PDF)

What can I do if I have questions?

Financial assistance locations have reduced staff at this time. If you have additional questions or want to apply for financial assistance, contact a patient financial service professional or financial counselor by phone or email:

Community Health Network, Community Hospital Anderson, Community Howard Regional Health, Community Fairbanks Recovery Center
Phone: 317-355-5555 or toll-free 866-721-4205
Email: BillingHelp@eCommunity.com

Community Surgery Centers and Stones Crossing
Phone: 317-621-0300 or toll-free 855-621-0300
Email: VEIBIllingHelp@eCommunity.com

Return Forms

You may return documents by fax, email or US mail to:

Community Health Network, Community Hospital Anderson, Community Howard Regional Health, Community Fairbanks Recovery Center
Fax: 317-355-8778
Email: BillingHelp@eCommunity.com
Mailing Address: 6435 Castleway West Drive, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Community Surgery Centers and Stones Crossing
Fax: 317-806-1621
Email: VEIBillingHelp@eCommunity.com
Mailing Address: 6626 E 75th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46250