Hospital financial assistance at Memorial Hospital Association
Memorial Hospital Association in Carthage, Illinois is a licensed Illinois hospital, so 210 ILCS 89, Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act governs what it can charge patients who cannot afford the bill. Below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level the bill must be written off in full.
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What we know about this hospital
- Hospital
- Memorial Hospital Association
- City
- Carthage, IL
- County
- Hancock
- Phone
- (217) 357-8500Main line — ask for financial assistance or billing
- Hospital type
- Rural (separate rules may apply)
Rural and critical-access hospitals in Illinois
These are the statutory minimums that apply to Memorial Hospital Association. The hospital's own written policy can be more generous, never less.
Up to 125% of the Federal Poverty Level
Bill written off in full
210 ILCS 89
125%–300% of the Federal Poverty Level
Monthly payments capped at 25% of monthly household income
210 ILCS 89
Income limit for a full write-off (2026 guidelines)
- Household of 1
- $31,920
- Household of 2
- $43,280
- Household of 3
- $54,640
- Household of 4
- $66,000
- Household of 5
- $77,360
- Household of 6+
- $88,720
Common questions
Does Memorial Hospital Association offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. Memorial Hospital Association in Carthage, Illinois is covered by 210 ILCS 89, Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act, which requires licensed Illinois hospitals to reduce or write off bills for patients below set income levels. You can reach the hospital on (217) 357-8500 (main hospital line — ask for the financial assistance or billing office).
What discount can I get at Memorial Hospital Association if I earn more than that?
Up to 125% of the Federal Poverty Level: bill written off in full. 125%–300% of the Federal Poverty Level: monthly payments capped at 25% of monthly household income. These are the statutory minimums under 210 ILCS 89, Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act; Memorial Hospital Association may have a more generous written policy.
How do I apply for financial assistance at Memorial Hospital Association?
Ask Memorial Hospital Association's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on (217) 357-8500, and put your request in writing. Run the free Brightbill check first so you know which income band 210 ILCS 89, Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act puts you in before you call.
Is the check for Memorial Hospital Association bills free?
Yes. The eligibility check is free and anonymous — no account, no sign-in, and no name, hospital records, bill number or contact details. The optional $19 Action Kit adds a saved result, checklist, call script, drafted letter and the state regulator's contact details.
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Takes about two minutes.
Legal basis: 210 ILCS 89, Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act — requires licensed Illinois hospitals to offer charity care and discount payment to eligible patients.
This is an estimate, not legal advice. Each hospital's financial assistance office makes the final decision. Terms.