GEISINGER ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL

"Patients with family gross income less than or equal to 300% of FPL are eligible for 100% financial assistance."

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"Presumptive eligibility may be determined on the basis of individual life circumstance that may include: • State-funded prescription programs; • Homeless or received care from a homeless clinic; • Participation in Women, Infants and Children Programs (WIC); • Food Stamp eligibility; • Subsidized school lunch program eligibility; • Eligibility for other state or local assistance programs that are unfunded (e.g., Medicaid spend down); • Low income/subsidized housing is provided as a valid address; • Patient is deceased with no known estate; • Declared Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and care was incurred prior to bankruptcy; and • Declared Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and patient will have unpaid balance after the payment schedule is received."

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"Required documents include, but are not limited to, documentation of family size, most current Tax Return, paycheck stubs and proof of total household income."

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"Requests for financial assistance shall be processed promptly and Geisinger St Luke’s shall notify the patient or applicant in writing within 30 days of receipt of completed Application (including supporting documentation)."

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"The Notification Period is defined as a 120-day period or greater, which begins on the date of the 1st post-discharge billing statement, in which no ECAs may be initiated against the patient."

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"The hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm."

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Geisinger St. Luke's - Financial Assistance Policy