STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Charity Care & Financial Assistance

STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER in MOUNTAIN VIEW, Arkansas maintains a financial assistance (charity care) policy. FairVisitHealth has not verified a single published free-care income threshold for this hospital because its policy documents reference more than one figure, but patients with limited income may still qualify for free or discounted care. The hospital's Financial Assistance Policy makes the final determination.

Who qualifies for free or discounted care at STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER?

Households earning up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (about $23,940 a year for a household of 1; larger households have higher limits) may qualify for free or discounted care under the policy on file, as published by the hospital, not independently verified by our team.

Note: this hospital's policy notes also reference 300% FPL (about $47,880 a year for a household of 1). We show both figures rather than the lower one. Confirm the current threshold with the hospital before deciding not to apply.

Discounted care up to 300% FPL (about $47,880 a year for a household of 1), as published by the hospital, not independently verified by our team.

2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines (100% FPL, annual income, 48 contiguous states and DC)
Household size100% FPL
1$15,960
2$21,640
3$27,320
4$33,000

How to choose the right kind of help

  1. Income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (about $23,940 a year for 1 person or $49,500 for a household of 4): ask for free care under the policy on file, as published by the hospital.
  2. Income above 150% and up to 300% FPL (about $47,880 a year for 1 person or $99,000 for a household of 4): the policy on file offers discounted care, as published by the hospital.
  3. Income above that, up to 300% FPL: this hospital's policy notes also mention 300% FPL, so apply anyway and let the hospital decide.
  4. Income above these limits, or a balance left after a decision: ask the billing office whether it offers a payment plan, and get the terms in writing before you pay.
  5. No insurance: check whether you qualify for Medicaid or a subsidized Marketplace plan at HealthCare.gov. Ask the hospital whether its application requires a Medicaid screening.

How to apply for financial assistance at STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

  1. Read STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER's full Financial Assistance Policy to see who qualifies and what the hospital asks for.
  2. Fill out the financial assistance application. If the link does not work, ask the billing office for a paper copy.
  3. Apply as soon as you can. Under IRS Section 501(r), a nonprofit hospital must accept applications for at least 240 days from the first post-discharge bill, and must wait at least 120 days from that bill before starting extraordinary collection actions.
  4. Keep a copy of everything you send and write down the date you submitted it.

Dollar For is a nonprofit that helps patients apply for hospital financial assistance for free.

Documents you may need

This hospital has not published a document list we have verified. Hospitals typically ask for:

  • Proof of income (recent pay stubs or last year's tax return)
  • A photo ID
  • Recent bank statements
  • Proof of household size
  • The hospital's own application form

Your rights under IRS Section 501(r)

Because nonprofit hospitals are tax-exempt, IRS Section 501(r) requires each one to maintain a written Financial Assistance Policy, make it publicly available, limit charges for FAP-eligible patients to the amounts generally billed to insured patients, and hold off on extraordinary collection actions while an application period (extending at least 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement) is open. 501(r) does not set a specific income threshold; each hospital's own policy does.

Frequently asked questions

How do you apply for financial assistance at STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER?

To apply, submit the financial assistance application linked from this page, or call the billing or patient financial services office at STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER in MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR and ask for the Financial Assistance Policy and application by name. Applying costs nothing, and the hospital's Financial Assistance Policy makes the final determination.

How long do you have to apply for financial assistance at STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER?

Under IRS Section 501(r), tax-exempt hospital facilities must accept financial assistance applications during the applicable period, which extends at least 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement, maintain a written Financial Assistance Policy, and make it available on request. You can apply within that window even after a bill goes to collections; the hospital's Financial Assistance Policy makes the final determination.

Other hospitals with financial assistance in Arkansas

Check whether your household may qualify with the free charity care eligibility checker, read the complete charity care guide, or browse all Arkansas hospital policies on file.

This page is informational, not legal or medical advice. Eligibility for financial assistance is determined solely by the hospital under its own Financial Assistance Policy.