BLUFFTON HOSPITAL
BLUFFTON, OH · version 6 · 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% discountAbove 200% up to 225% of FPL: 50% discount
Above 225% up to 250% of FPL: 25% discount
"Write off percentages for uninsured patients include: a. 50% AGB discount will be applied to all uninsured patient accounts b. Uninsured individuals who apply for financial assistance by completing an assistance application and providing supporting documentation may receive a charity discount of 50, 75, or 100% based on federal poverty guidelines. 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
eligibility.insured_patients_coveredYes"As part of our mission of "Caring for a lifetime," Blanchard Valley Health System provides options for both insured and uninsured patients who require emergency or medically necessary services at Blanchard Valley Hospital or Bluffton Hospital."
documented · checked 2026-10-10 · Financial Assistance
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 incomeTax 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
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
Sources
Financial Assistance Application — fetched 2026-10-10
Financial Assistance — fetched 2026-10-10
Financial Assistance Policy — fetched 2026-10-10
Plain Language Summary — fetched 2026-10-10