Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs

Nonprofit critical access hospital in Heber Springs, AR.

Verified from the hospital's own policy

Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs likely gives free care to households with a yearly income up to $47,880 for 1 person, $64,920 for 2, $81,960 for 3, $99,000 for 4, $116,040 for 5 or $133,080 for 6. It likely gives a discount to households with a yearly income up to $63,840 for 1 person, $86,560 for 2, $109,280 for 3, $132,000 for 4, $154,720 for 5 or $177,440 for 6.

The hospital makes the final decision.

Discount steps

• 0% to 300% of poverty level, you pay nothing (100% discount)
• 300.1% to 325% of poverty level, you pay 6% of charges (94% discount)
• 325.1% to 350% of poverty level, you pay 12% of charges (88% discount)
• 350.1% to 375% of poverty level, you pay 18% of charges (82% discount)
• 375.1% to 400% of poverty level, you pay 24% of charges (76% discount)

How to apply

1. Call (501) 887-3231 and ask for financial assistance.
2. Application form
3. Financial Assistance (Revised for Current FPL 1/25/2024)
4. Plain language summary
5. Bring signed application, 3 months of current bank statements, most recent tax return (if you file taxes), proof of earnings such as a pay stub or employer letter (if you do not file taxes), Social Security disability benefits letter (if applicable).
6. We do not have the deadline yet. Apply as soon as you get a bill, and ask the billing office to pause collections while you apply.

Savings and property

The policy counts savings or property, not only income.

Languages

English, Spanish

If you have insurance

Insured patients can also apply for help with deductibles and copays. Keep your insurance. Financial assistance covers bills from this one place only.

What is covered

Covered

Medically necessary care, including emergency care, at Baptist Health hospitals. Most hospital charges are covered.

Not covered

Radiology Consultants, Pathology Labs of Arkansas and other outside services are not covered. Some doctors bill separately and are not covered. Baptist Health posts lists of covered and not covered doctors.

Notes

Baptist Health has one financial assistance policy for its Arkansas hospitals. Households at or below 300% of the poverty level may qualify for free care. Households from 300% to 400% may get a sliding discount. Savings and other assets count too. Assets must be under $8,000 for one person or $12,000 for a household for free care, but your home, a car per person, retirement accounts and burial funds do not count. Patients with no insurance get an automatic discount on hospital charges (75% in the policy, 74% in the summary). People with Medicaid balances are treated as approved without an application. An approval lasts 60 days, then you apply again. Customer Service at (501) 202-3900 can mail an application or answer questions.

Sources

• Free care level

  Applicants with a household income below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline ... will be considered for full financial assistance/no patient liability.

• Discount level

  in excess of 300% but not exceeding 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline, a sliding scale will apply to gross charges

• Discount steps

  Discount 100% 94% 88% 82% 76% ... %FPL 300% 325% 350% 375% 400%

• Insured patients

  For insured or non-insured, additional financial assistance discounts are available on a sliding scale based upon income levels

• Asset test

  Applicants have to meet both asset and income tests to qualify.

• Asset limits

  Applicants with assets less than $8,000 (individual) or $12,000 (combined household) will be considered for full financial assistance/no patient liability.

• What is not covered

  will not apply to Radiology Consultants, Pathology Labs of Arkansas, or any other outside services.

• Documents

  Must provide copy of 3 months' current bank statements

• Languages

  The form is also available in Spanish.

• Uninsured discount

  will automatically receive a discount of 75% from gross charges.

• Approval period

  the approved financial assistance discount will apply to an individual's charges for a period of sixty (60) days

• Covered facility

  Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs (501) 887-3231

• Financial counseling phone

  Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs (501) 887-3231

Last checked. 2026-11-11