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Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Athens, Athens County, OH

Under Ohio law, Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital must offer free care to eligible low-income and uninsured patients. Here's what the law guarantees — and how to apply.

What Ohio law guarantees

Under Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (Ohio Rev. Code §5168.14), Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital must provide FREE care to uninsured patients at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.

This is the legal minimum — Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital may offer more generous help. The only way to know is to apply, and applying is always free.

How to apply

📞 (740) 593-5551

When 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?”

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Answer 3 quick questions and get a personalized plan plus a ready-to-send request letter — free, in your language.

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