Thank you for choosing Prosser Memorial Hospital as your health care
provider. We recognize that complex hospital billing processes and payment
methods are confusing for most people.
We would like to share Prosser Memorial Hospital financial policies and
billing procedures with you. We hope you find this information helpful.
Please direct comments or questions to our Patient Financial Services at
(509) 786-6645.
ONLINE
BILL PAY
As an added convenience to our customers, we offer the option of paying
your medical bill(s) online with ModernPayments®.
Please
click here to do so.
MEDICARE
If you are covered by Medicare, we will file your claim for you. If you
have a Medicare supplemental policy, upon our receipt of payment from
Medicare, we will bill your supplemental carrier as well.
MEDICAID
If you are currently covered by Washington Medicaid upon
verification of your eligibility, we will submit your claim to the
appropriate program.
HMO/PPO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY INDEMNITY
INSURANCE
Prosser Memorial Hospital is contracted with most major medical plans. We
will submit a claim for payment in accordance with the managed care
contract. You are responsible for any out-of-pocket deductible or
co-payment (co-pay) amounts.
Prosser Memorial Hospital will make every effort to verify insurance
eligibility and benefits. We will also attempt to obtain authorization in
accordance with your insurance company's policies. However, as the
insured, you are ultimately responsible for knowing your benefits.
Please feel free to contact
Prosser Memorial Hospital before receiving non-emergent services to ensure
Prosser Memorial Hospital is contracted and whether or not prior
authorization is required.
PATIENT RESPONSIBLE FOR BALANCE
Prosser Memorial Hospital offers payment programs for account balances
which are the responsibility of the patient (either from the outset or
after insurance(s) have made payment). Individuals are required to pay in
full within 30 days.
If you require more than 30
days to pay your medical bill, contact our Financial Counselor to arrange
payment terms at (509) 786-6645.
PROMPT
PAY DISCOUNT
Individuals may choose to receive a 10% Prompt Pay Discount for
outstanding self pay accounts if the balance is paid within 30 days.
Payment can be made by personal check or approved MasterCard, Visa, or
Discover.
PROSSER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Prosser Memorial Hospital has always provided financial assistance for
those persons who do not qualify for State Medical Assistance and still
need help paying their medical bills.
After reviewing the patient's ability to pay (by completing our Charity
Application), if it is determined that the patient's/guarantor's income is
within the Federal Poverty Guidelines, financial assistance may be
provided. To make certain that applicable resources are offered to these
patients, Prosser Memorial Hospital considers each request individually.
This will include a review of federal tax returns, current pay stub
verification, and a denial of any third party benefits, if applicable.
For more information,
please
contact Patient Financial Services, (509) 786-6645. Staff can be reached
between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
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