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Community Hospital Of Staunton — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Staunton, Macoupin County, IL
Under Illinois law, Community Hospital Of Staunton must offer free or discounted care to eligible low-income and uninsured patients. Here's what the law guarantees — and how to apply.
What Illinois law guarantees
Under Illinois Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act (210 ILCS 89), Community Hospital Of Staunton must provide FREE care to uninsured patients at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level, and discounted care for patients up to 300%. The hospital may collect no more than 20% of your yearly family income.
Because Community Hospital Of Staunton is a Critical Access (rural) hospital, Illinois law sets lower limits: free care up to 125% and discounts up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
This is the legal minimum — Community Hospital Of Staunton may offer more generous help. The only way to know is to apply, and applying is always free.
Apply within 90 days of receiving your bill — that is the deadline to claim this discount under Illinois law, so apply as soon as it arrives.
How to apply
📞 (618) 635-2200When you call, say: “I'd like to apply for financial assistance (charity care) for a hospital bill. Can you send me the application and tell me which documents I need?”
Not sure if you qualify?
Answer 3 quick questions and get a personalized plan plus a ready-to-send request letter — free, in your language.
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