Financial Assistance
At Frio Regional Hospital, we’re dedicated to improving the health of our Pearsall community. And we know that some members of our community don’t have the financial means to pay a hospital bill—even though they may desperately need medical care.
To help serve those members of our community, we’ve developed several different hospital payment plans and financial assistance programs. We make applying for these programs easy too.
Financial assistance programs available
- Indigent Health Care Program (english/español).This program is available to uninsured Frio Hospital District residents with gross monthly income less than or equal to 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Eligible families receive free care. To apply, please fill out the APPLICATION FOR THE FRIO COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAM.
- Medical Financial Assistance Program (español). This program is available to both uninsured and insured patients who are members of families with assets and income less than 200 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines. To apply for this program, fill out this application form.
- Uninsured discount. Uninsured patients receive a 30 percent deduction of their final bill when the first statement is generated, based on their uninsured status. There is no need to apply for this program.
- Hospital payment plan. Both uninsured and underinsured patients are eligible for this program. To enroll, contact Patient Financial Services (Business Office) at Frio Regional Hospital at (830) 334-3617option 6.
Where to submit your applications
If you are eligible for a payment program or another form of financial assistance, complete your application forms and supporting documentation, and submit them to
Patient Financial Services/Business Office
Frio Regional Hospital
200 South IH 35
Pearsall, Texas 78061.
If you have questions about the applications or your eligibility for these programs, call the Patient Financial Services/Business Office at (830) 334-3617,and select option 6.
Paying your hospital bill
Our financial assistance programs help to defray the cost of medical care for families in need. That could be a big help when you’re facing a medical emergency. But remember: Regardless of whether an individual is eligible for financial assistance, emergency medical care is provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.
