Who May Qualify 

You may qualify for financial assistance if you are unable to pay your medical bill in full and meet eligibility guidelines based on household income and financial need. 

Each request is reviewed individually. 

What You Will Need 

To complete your application, you may need to provide: 

• Most recent federal tax return 

• Recent pay stubs 

• Proof of additional income (such as Social Security, unemployment, or disability income) 

• Proof of residency 

• Medicaid denial documentation (if applicable) 

A Human Arc representative in Patient Access can assist with Medicaid denial documentation if needed. 

What Happens After You Apply 

• Applications are reviewed within approximately 30 days 

• You will receive a written approval or denial notice 

• If approved, assistance may apply for up to three months of eligible services 

• Some cases may require reapplication for additional services 

Payment Plans and Responsibility 

If financial assistance does not cover your full balance: 

• A payment plan may be required 

• Minimum payments may be required at the time of service 

• Accounts may be sent to collections if payment arrangements are not maintained 

Patients are encouraged to contact Patient Accounts as early as possible to avoid account issues. 

Service Area 

Financial assistance is generally available to patients within WMMC’s primary service area, including: 

Centerview (64019), Chilhowee (64733), Concordia (64020), Higginsville (64037), Holden (64040), Kingsville (64061), Knob Noster (65336), Leeton (64761), Warrensburg (64093), and Whiteman Air Force Base (65305). 

Important Information 

Western Missouri Medical Center provides care without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. 

Unpaid balances may be referred to collections and may impact credit status. 

All applications and personal information are handled confidentially.