Charleston County's Medically Indigent Assistance Program (MIAP) forgives inpatient hospitalization debt for the uninsured when they meet the income eligibility guide lines.
Persons with Medicare and insurance (when insurance pays 80% and above) from other sources are not eligible.
Also, services provided by a doctor while you are in the hospital are not covered by the Medically Indigent Assistance Program. Such services include the reading of X-rays, checking of lab work, surgeon fees and visits by your doctor.
Charleston County residents unable to pay for their hospital care when hospitalization is necessary.
People who:
As early as 30 days before the date you are to enter the hospital, while you are in the hospital or within one year after your hospitalization.
You need to apply for assistance each time you enter the hospital.
It is the maximum income a family can have and receive help from certain government programs. In 2011 the following income guide lines were set:
Federal Poverty Level
Effective March 1,
2011
Family Size | 100% Gross Annual Income | 200% Gross Annual Income |
---|---|---|
1 | $10,890 | $21,780 |
2 | $14,710 | $49,424 |
3 | $18,530 | $37,068 |
4 | $22,350 | $44,700 |
5 | $26,170 | $52,344 |
6 | $29,990 | $59,988 |
7 | $33,810 | $67,620 |
8 | $37,630 | $75,264 |
For families of more than eight people, add $3,820 for each additional member.
Services received as an inpatient of the hospital are covered when medically necessary, such as room rate, dietary amenities, nursing and medication.
When you enter the hospital because of a medical emergency, the hospital will take your application and send it to the county in which you live.
Your bill will be paid in full if your family's income is below 100% and 200% of the federal poverty level. The amount that you will be asked to pay on your hospital care depends on your family's income.
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