If you receive assistance from or live in a home with a family or friends, please have them complete the attached form labeled “Letter of Support.” This will not make them responsible for your medical bills. This will help show how you are able to afford living expenses.
- Briefly introduce yourself and state the purpose of the letter. - Explain your situation and why you need financial support. - Provide any relevant details, such as your financial circumstances, goals, and how the funds will be used. - Thank the recipient for considering your request.
You may qualify if you are a senior citizen, fit income eligibility requirements, or have very high medical expenses. Check into grants and financial assistance programs through hospitals or organizations such as the Patient Access Network Foundation, HealthWell Foundation, or Samaritan Health Services.
The NYSDOH guidance states that patients cannot be denied admission or medically necessary treatment due to unpaid medical bills.
Find help paying for medical care Medicaid. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Medicare. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) / Health Insurance Marketplace. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Briefly introduce yourself and state the purpose of the letter. - Explain your situation and why you need financial support. - Provide any relevant details, such as your financial circumstances, goals, and how the funds will be used. - Thank the recipient for considering your request.
In the body of your letter, explain your financial need in detail and how the assistance you are requesting will help you overcome your financial difficulties. Provide specific examples of how the funds will be used and how they will make a difference in your life.
Financial assistance is typically available to individuals and families earning up to 500% of the federal poverty level. The level of assistance decreases as income levels increase. You may be eligible for Intermountain financial assistance with your medical bills.