At Bingham Healthcare we believe in being good neighbors. We work hard every day to make your hospital visit worry free. As neighbors helping neighbors, Bingham Healthcare offers Patient Financial Counselors to all our patients at no cost.

Your financial counselor will help you identify the assistance programs that you qualify for, facilitate private-pay patients in applying for assistance, make payment arrangements, and work with your insurance company.

Your Financing Options

These programs and others can help pay for your healthcare expenses. Each program has a specific time frame and certain requirements which must be met. Come and visit with your Patient Financial Counselor today and begin to ease the financial burden.

Some programs we work with, and can help you apply for are:

• Medicaid: designed for low income adults, children, and other special needs patients that qualify under Federal and State guidelines. You can call your local (county) Health and Welfare Department for more information and to see if you qualify. 
• SSI/SSD: government programs that are available to patients who are unable to find sustainable employment due to a medical condition lasting longer than one year, or who have a condition that is expected to result in death. Please visit their website at www.socialsecurity.gov for more information and to apply for this program. 
• County Indigent Program: for patients who are in need of medical services, and have exhausted all other resources. If you meet these qualifications, you may apply for assistance through your local County Indigent Program. 
• Victims of Crime may be eligible for financial assistance from the State, after all other options and programs have been used. In order to qualify, the crime must have been reported to a law enforcement agency and the victim must have cooperated with the investigation. Please contact the Idaho Industrial Commission Office for an application and more information. 
• Other financial assistance programs are also available.

Bingham Healthcare invites you to contact our Patient Financial Counselors and relieve some of your financial stress. Contact a Bingham Healthcare Patient Financial Counselor at (208) 785-3817 for additional information.

Financial Assistance Services

We at Bingham Healthcare understand that medical care can be costly at times. We have a Financial Assistance program to ease this burden. Please take a moment to review the eligibility requirements below and the items you will be required to submit to determine if you qualify for our financial assistance program.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Household income must be below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Income below 150 percent of the FPG will be considered for financial assistance. Income between 150 percent and 200 percent will be considered for lower monthly payments.

2. The excess of income versus necessary monthly expenses must not exceed the acceptable monthly payment for the account.

3. Non-disabled adult household members must be working at least part time.

4. Liquid assets cannot exceed 3 months’ worth of living expenses.

5. Services must be medically necessary.

6. All other applicable programs must be exhausted.

For a full explanation of eligibility requirements, click here. 

If you have you any questions about your eligibility for our Financial Assistance program, please call our Patient Financial Counselors. This is a free service and they can be reached between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday, at: (208) 782-3969.

Financial Application

If you qualify for our Financial Assistance program, complete one of the following application:

• Financial Statement Application Form
• Solicitud de Declaración Financiero

Required Documents with Application

Along with your application, you will need to submit the following items to determine your eligibility for the program:

1. Last 2 years tax returns
2. Last 2 months bank statements ( checking and savings)
3. 2 most recent paystubs for all adult household members.( if applicable)
4. Copies of all current monthly bills.
5. Any other documents that would be helpful to support your financial situation. ( ex: letter from your Dr. supporting working limitations, proof of job search)

 Please submit the application and required documentation to:

Bingham Memorial Patient Financial Advocates

98 Poplar St.

Blackfoot ID 83221

Please call us with any questions at: (208) 782-3969.

Thank you for your interest in our Financial Assistance program.