BLANCHARD VALLEY HOSPITAL

FINDLAY, OH · version 4 · published · JSON

eligibility.free_care_max_fpl150% of the federal poverty level

"iv. 100% discount for those between 0-150% of the poverty guidelines"

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Financial Assistance Policy

eligibility.discount_tiersAbove 150% up to 200% of FPL: 75% discount
Above 200% up to 225% of FPL: 50% discount
Above 225% up to 250% of FPL: 25% discount

"i. 25% discount for those between 226-250% of the poverty guidelines ii. 50% discount for those between 201-225% of the poverty guidelines iii. 75% discount for those between 151-200% of the poverty guidelines iv. 100% discount for those between 0-150% of the poverty guidelines"

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Financial Assistance Policy

programs.presumptiveMedicaid

"Presumptive assistance will be provided to those uninsured patients who are not able to provide complete financial information. Examples include: 1. Patients who are pending Medicaid approval"

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Financial Assistance Policy

apply.documents_requiredProof of income
Tax return
Pay stubs
Bank statements

"Supporting documents related to the above income may include: pay stubs for a minimum of the immediate 3 months prior to date of service, W2, payroll history printout, copy of checks, bank statement showing direct deposits, tax return, a written statement of income and expenses for self-employed individuals, unemployment payments, child support (only if child is the patient), pension, alimony, annuity statements, etc."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Financial Assistance Policy

apply.submit_methodsIn person: Paper copies can be obtained from a financial advocate, in the Registration Department, the Emergency Room Discharge Office, or from the Cashier’s Office.
Portal: You may obtain an application or copy of our policy by visiting our website at bvhealthsystem.org/financialassistance.
Phone: You may also obtain a copy by contacting Patient Financial Services at 419-423-5310.

"How to Obtain an Application or Copy of our Policy You may obtain an application or copy of our policy by visiting our website at bvhealthsystem.org/financialassistance. Paper copies can be obtained from a financial advocate, in the Registration Department, the Emergency Room Discharge Office, or from the Cashier’s Office. You may also obtain a copy by contacting Patient Financial Services at 419-423-5310."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Plain Language Summary

collections.eca_wait_days120 days

"BVRHC will not initiate any ECA against an individual whose FAP eligibility has not been determined before 120 days after the first post-discharge billing statement is issued."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Financial Assistance Policy

contacts.phone419-423-5310

"Inquires can be made directly to any of the staff members involved in the above processes, by contacting the financial assistance staff at 419-423-5310, or by completing an application for financial assistance."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Financial Assistance Policy

contacts.languagesEnglish
Spanish

"Documents are available in both English and Spanish."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Financial Assistance Policy

coverage.facilitiesBlanchard Valley Hospital
Bluffton Hospital

"Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Hospital provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of whether they are eligible for financial assistance under this policy."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Financial Assistance Policy

Sources

Financial Assistance Policy — fetched 2026-10-10

Financial Assistance Application — fetched 2026-10-10

Plain Language Summary — fetched 2026-10-10

Financial Assistance — fetched 2026-10-10

Blanchard Valley Health System Sliding Fee Scale — fetched 2026-10-10