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Southern Ohio Medical Center — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Portsmouth, Scioto County, OH
Under Ohio law, Southern Ohio Medical Center must offer free care to eligible low-income and uninsured patients. Here's what the law guarantees — and how to apply.
What Ohio law guarantees
Under Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (Ohio Rev. Code §5168.14), Southern Ohio Medical Center must provide FREE care to uninsured patients at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.
This is the legal minimum — Southern Ohio Medical Center may offer more generous help. The only way to know is to apply, and applying is always free.
How to apply
📞 (740) 356-8435When you call, say: “I'd like to apply for financial assistance (charity care) for a hospital bill. Can you send me the application and tell me which documents I need?”
Not sure if you qualify?
Answer 3 quick questions and get a personalized plan plus a ready-to-send request letter — free, in your language.
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