Harlan ARH Hospital

Nonprofit acute care hospital in Harlan, KY.

Verified from the hospital's own policy

Harlan ARH Hospital likely gives free care to households with a yearly income up to $15,960 for 1 person, $21,640 for 2, $27,320 for 3, $33,000 for 4, $38,680 for 5 or $44,360 for 6. It likely gives a discount to households with a yearly income up to $23,940 for 1 person, $32,460 for 2, $40,980 for 3, $49,500 for 4, $58,020 for 5 or $66,540 for 6.

The hospital makes the final decision.

Discount steps

• 0% to 100% of poverty level, you pay nothing (100% discount)
• 100% to 125% of poverty level, you pay 20% of the bill (80% discount)
• 125% to 150% of poverty level, you pay 40% of the bill (60% discount)
• 150% to % of poverty level, you pay 60% of the bill (40% self-pay discount for any uninsured patient)

How to apply

1. Call 859-226-2440 and ask for financial assistance.
2. Application form
3. Patient Financial Assistance Policy (E-III-10A) with 2026 ARH Sliding Fee Scale
4. Bring copy of last year's income tax return, proof of household income, bank account and other asset information.
5. The policy gives 240 days to apply. Ask the billing office which date the count starts from.

Savings and property

The policy counts savings or property, not only income.

If you have insurance

This policy does not cover bills for patients who have insurance. Keep your insurance. Financial assistance covers bills from this one place only.

What is covered

Covered

Emergency and other medically necessary care at ARH hospitals. Uninsured patients get at least 40% off, and lower incomes get more off or free care.

Not covered

Only uninsured patients can get this help. Cosmetic surgery, weight loss surgery, experimental care, fertility treatment, hearing aids and care your insurer refused to approve are not covered. Some doctors who work in the hospital may bill on their own, so ask which ones follow this policy.

Notes

ARH uses one policy for all of its hospitals in Kentucky and West Virginia. Free care is for uninsured households at or below 100% of the poverty level. Uninsured households up to 150% get 60% to 80% off. Every uninsured patient gets at least 40% off. ARH may also look at savings, property and other assets. If you have insurance, this policy does not help with copays or deductibles. If you may qualify for Medicaid or Marketplace coverage, ARH will ask you to apply first. Interest-free payment plans of up to 30 months are available. A denied application can be appealed through the hospital's Revenue Cycle Manager. For help, call ARH at 859-226-2440 or ask the Collections Department at your hospital.

Sources

• Free care level

  Discount Percentage ... 1 ... $15,650 or Below ... <100% FPL

• Discount level

  Discount Percentage ... 0.6 ... $19,564 to $23,476 ... 125% to 150%

• Discount steps

  0.4 0.6 0.8 1 ... % of FPL > 150% 125% to 150% FPL up to 125% <100% FPL

• Self pay discount

  Uninsured patients will automatically qualify for a Self-Pay Discount of up to 40% of charges

• Insured patients

  To qualify for Financial Assistance under this Policy, the patient must: A. Be Uninsured;

• Asset test

  ARH will assess patient eligibility based on a review including some or all of the following information: ... Savings account (bank, credit union, and etc.)

• Deadline

  up to 240 days from the date on which ARH issues its first, post-discharge billing statement.

• What is not covered

  "Medically Necessary" or "Medically Necessary Care" does NOT include the following: 1) Elective cosmetic surgery

• Covered facility scope

  SCOPE: This Policy applies to ARH and any ARH Facility.

• Covered facility

  HARLAN ARH HOSPITAL

Last checked. 2026-11-11