Financial Assistance
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) understands that paying for emergency and/or medically necessary medical care can be difficult, particularly for patients who lack health insurance. As part of our ongoing commitment to our patients, CHI works hard to help our patients address their financial responsibilities in a way that is fair and sensitive to their circumstances. We have instituted a program designed specifically to help those who find themselves in financial distress.
The Program
The CHI Financial Assistance Policy (available in multiple languages) applies to uninsured/underinsured patients who come to our facilities for treatment. This policy provides financial relief to patients who qualify based on a comparison of their financial resources and/or income to Federal Poverty Guidelines. The program is designed specifically for non-elective care patients whose household financial resources and/or income are at or below 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
To qualify for any assistance, uninsured/underinsured patients will be asked to complete a CHI Financial Assistance Application (available in multiple languages) which includes information relating to household income and expenses.
We are committed to working with our patients to establish an appropriate payment plan based on the amount due and the patient’s financial status.
If you have questions regarding our policy or application(s), please contact 502.587.4540.
Financial Assistance Policies & Applications
Financial Assistance Policy - Summary
Financial Assistance Policy
Financial Assistance Policy Contact
Billing and Collections Policy
Financial Assistance Application
Amount Generally Billed
If you qualify for partial support from CommonSpirit Health, learn the amounts generally billed/reimbursed for services at CommonSpirit Health hospitals. View Amount Generally Billed.
Financial Assistance Provider List
To view the list of providers that are covered by the Financial Assistance Policy, please select a facility below.
To view the list of providers that are not-covered by the Financial Assistance Policy, please select a facility below.
- Flaget Memorial Hospital
- Saint Joseph Berea
- Saint Joseph East
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- Saint Joseph London
- Saint Joseph Mount Sterling
- Women's Hospital Saint Joseph East
- Continuing Care Saint Joseph Hospital
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group Financial Assistance Program
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is the employed provider network of CHI Saint Joseph Health. With approximately 275 providers, we offer care in 88 locations across central and eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group has instituted a program to help those who find themselves in financial distress.
Estimate Your Health Care Costs
CHI Saint Joseph Health is committed to helping patients make informed decisions about their care. Our cost estimate tools help you estimate your out-of-pocket costs for care.
Hospital-Based Services
Find pricing information for hospital services. Access the Hospital-Based Cost Estimator Tool here.
This tool provides cost estimates for at least 300 common medical services and procedures. You can also download a list of our standard charges for these services.
- Flaget Memorial Hospital
- Saint Joseph Berea
- Saint Joseph East
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- Saint Joseph Jessamine
- Saint Joseph London
- Saint Joseph Mount Sterling
- Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East
- Continuing Care Hospital at Saint Joseph Hospital
Important Information for Hospital-Based Services
While this tool can help you estimate some health care costs, it’s important to know that it only provides a partial estimate. The estimate includes the hospital’s charges and fees, but it does not include physician fees, such as charges for your emergency room physician, radiologist or anesthesiologist. In addition, your final cost may be higher or lower depending on many factors, including insurance coverage, the length of your stay in the hospital, health complications and recommended treatments ordered by your doctor.
For a more complete understanding of your financial responsibility, contact your insurance provider. You may also contact us to speak with a CHI Saint Joseph Health financial counselor and learn about financial assistance options you may be eligible for.
Clinic-Based Services
Use our physician and clinic-based cost estimator tool to find pricing information for shoppable services. Access the Clinic-Based Cost Estimator Tool here.
Preparation Steps
To generate the most accurate estimate for your healthcare procedure, please have the following information available:
- Insurance information, if applicable (not required)
- Patient’s personal information, including contact information
- The name of your procedure or service
