Policy
GHS provides financial assistance for medically necessary services to Illinois residents without the financial resources to fulfill their payment obligations for health care received at GHS.
The Vice President of Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has established requirements related to qualifications for application and related discounts under this policy, which shall be consistent with the Fair Patient Billing Act, the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act and regulations prescribed hereunder. The Senior Director of Revenue Cycle shall be responsible for implementing the policy according to the requirements.
GHS shall file its annual Hospital Financial Assistance Report as required by statute or regulatory agency. GHS, upon request, will provide any member of the public and any other regulatory agencies with a copy of this policy . In addition, information about financial assistance and contact information will be made available in all registration areas through signage and brochures and on GHS’ publicly available websites.
View our Financial Assistance Policy or complete a Charity Assistance application: