Medicaid
Designed for low-income adults, children, and other special-needs patients who qualify under federal and state guidelines. Call your local county Health and Welfare Department to learn more and see if you qualify.
We’re here to help
At Bingham Healthcare, we believe in being good neighbors. As neighbors helping neighbors, we offer Patient Financial Counselors to all patients at no cost.
Your financial counselor can help identify assistance programs you may qualify for, assist private-pay patients with applications, make payment arrangements, and work with your insurance company.
No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. A discounted/sliding fee schedule is available based on family size and income.
Your financing options
These programs and others can help pay for healthcare expenses. Each has its own time frame and requirements. Visit with a Patient Financial Counselor today to begin easing the financial burden.
SSI / SSD
Government programs for patients unable to find sustainable employment due to a medical condition lasting longer than one year, or a condition expected to result in death. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov for information and to apply.
County Indigent Program
For patients in need of medical services who have exhausted all other resources. If you qualify, you may apply through your local County Indigent Program.
Victims of Crime
May be eligible for state financial assistance after all other options have been used. The crime must have been reported to law enforcement and the victim must have cooperated with the investigation. Contact the Idaho Industrial Commission Office for an application and more information.
Other financial assistance programs are also available.
Financial Assistance Services
Medical care can be costly at times. Bingham Healthcare’s Financial Assistance program may help ease the burden.
Eligibility requirements
Please review the requirements and the documents needed to determine whether you qualify.
- 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.
- The excess of income versus necessary monthly expenses must not exceed the acceptable monthly payment for the account.
- Non-disabled adult household members must be working at least part time.
- Liquid assets cannot exceed three months’ worth of living expenses.
- Services must be medically necessary.
- All other applicable programs must be exhausted.
For a full explanation of eligibility requirements, review the Financial Assistance policy.
Questions about Financial Assistance?
If you have any questions or would like to speak with a Patient Financial Advocate, please call or text (208) 782-3969, or stop by 625 W. Pacific St.
Office hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Financial application
If you qualify for the Financial Assistance program, complete one of the following applications.
English application
Complete the Financial Statement Application Form.
Open applicationSolicitud en español
Complete la Solicitud de Declaración Financiero.
Abrir solicitudRequired documents with your application
Along with your application, please submit the following items so we can determine your eligibility:
- Last two years of tax returns
- Last two months of bank statements (checking and savings)
- Two most recent pay stubs for all adult household members, if applicable
- Copies of all current monthly bills
- Any other documents that help support your financial situation, such as a letter from your doctor supporting work limitations or proof of job search
Submit your application
Please mail your completed application and required documentation to:
Bingham Memorial Patient Financial Advocates98 Poplar St.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Thank you for your interest in our Financial Assistance program.