# Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Health center organization in Carbondale, IL. The federal rule for health centers.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine charges a lower, sliding fee based on income to patients whose household has a yearly income up to $31,920 for 1 person, $43,280 for 2, $54,640 for 3, $66,000 for 4, $77,360 for 5 or $88,720 for 6. Federal health center rules require this sliding fee at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Ask the front desk for the sliding fee application.

The hospital makes the final decision.

| Household size | Free care if yearly income is up to | Discount if yearly income is up to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | not found | $31,920 |
| 2 | not found | $43,280 |
| 3 | not found | $54,640 |
| 4 | not found | $66,000 |
| 5 | not found | $77,360 |
| 6 | not found | $88,720 |

Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines.

## How to apply

- Call (618) 536-6621 and ask for financial assistance.
- [Health center website](https://siucenterforfamilymedicine.org)

## Sites

- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Carbondale, 300 W Oak St, Carbondale, IL 62901, (618) 536-6621
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Decatur, 102 W Kenwood Ave, Decatur, IL 62526, (217) 872-0855
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Jacksonville, 425 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650, (217) 245-5111
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Lincoln, 109 3rd St, Lincoln, IL 62656, (217) 735-2317
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield, 606 W Adams St, Pittsfield, IL 62363, (217) 285-4407
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Adams County Dental Clinic, 330 Vermont St, Quincy, IL 62301, (217) 222-8440
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Quincy, 612 N 11th St, Quincy, IL 62301, (217) 224-9484
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Transitions of Western Illinois, 4409 Maine St, Quincy, IL 62305, (217) 919-9139
- SIU Center for Family Medicine - General Internal Medicine Clinic, 751 N Rutledge St, Springfield, IL 62702, 217-545-8000 x21775
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-GIM Salvation Army, 1600 E Clear Lake Ave, Springfield, IL 62703, (217) 545-8000
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Integrated Wellness Clinic, 710 N 8th St, Springfield, IL 62702, (217) 545-8000
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Sangamon County Health, 2833 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL 62703, (217) 535-3102
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Springfield, 520 N 4th St, Springfield, IL 62702, (217) 757-8100
- SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness, 319 E Madison St, Springfield, IL 62701, (217) 545-8000
- SIU Medicine North Dirksen Express Care, 3220 Atlanta St, Springfield, IL 62707, (217) 545-8000
- SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville, 303 E Bidwell St, Taylorville, IL 62568, (217) 545-8000

## State program in Illinois

### Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act (210 ILCS 89), metro hospitals

Illinois law says hospitals in metro areas must help uninsured Illinois residents with medically necessary care. If your family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, you may qualify for a free hospital bill for care over $150 per visit or stay. If your income is at or below 600%, you may qualify for a discount. The bill is cut to about 135% of what the care cost the hospital. For people who get the discount, the most a hospital can collect in 12 months is 20% of family income. Hospitals may ignore that cap for people with large assets, not counting a home or retirement savings. This state law covers uninsured patients only. If you have insurance, the hospital's own policy may still help with what you owe. You may have to apply for Medicaid or other public coverage first if you might be eligible. You must apply. The hospital decides.

Income levels in the program are free up to 200%, discount up to 600% of poverty level.

Applies to every Illinois hospital licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act or run under the University of Illinois Hospital Act that is not a Critical Access Hospital and is inside a metropolitan statistical area; uninsured Illinois residents only.

How to apply. Ask the hospital's financial counseling or billing office for its financial assistance application. Apply within 90 days of discharge, the date of service, the hospital's screening, or a denial of Medicaid or other public coverage. The hospital may ask for proof of income (a tax return, W-2, two recent pay stubs, or an employer letter) and proof that you live in Illinois. If you have a problem, call the Illinois Attorney General's Health Care Hotline at 1-877-305-5145.

> shall provide a charitable discount of 100% of its charges for all medically necessary health care services exceeding $150

Source https://ftp.ilga.gov/ILCS/Ch%200210/Act%200089/021000890K10.html, checked 2026-11-11

### Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act (210 ILCS 89), rural and Critical Access Hospitals

Illinois law sets lower levels for Critical Access Hospitals and hospitals outside metro areas. If you are an uninsured Illinois resident and your family income is at or below 125% of the federal poverty level, you may qualify for a free bill for care over $300 per visit or stay. If your income is at or below 300%, you may qualify for a discount. The bill is cut to about 135% of what the care cost the hospital. For people who get the discount, the most a hospital can collect in 12 months is 20% of family income. This state law covers uninsured patients only. If you have insurance, the hospital's own policy may still help. Many hospitals offer more than the law requires, so check the hospital's own policy too. You must apply. The hospital decides.

Income levels in the program are free up to 125%, discount up to 300% of poverty level.

Applies to Illinois Critical Access Hospitals and licensed hospitals outside a metropolitan statistical area; uninsured Illinois residents only.

How to apply. Ask the hospital's financial counseling or billing office for its financial assistance application. Apply within 90 days of discharge, the date of service, the hospital's screening, or a denial of Medicaid or other public coverage. The hospital may ask for proof of income (a tax return, W-2, two recent pay stubs, or an employer letter) and proof that you live in Illinois. If you have a problem, call the Illinois Attorney General's Health Care Hotline at 1-877-305-5145.

> A rural hospital or Critical Access Hospital shall provide a charitable discount of 100% of its charges

Source https://ftp.ilga.gov/ILCS/Ch%200210/Act%200089/021000890K10.html, checked 2026-11-11

## Sources

No source yet beyond the federal rule. The hospital's own policy is the final word.

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