The problem of the uninsured is continuing to grow. The federal government estimates that 47 million individuals lacked health insurance coverage of any kind during 2006. Other research shows that tens of millions more Americans go without health coverage for shorter periods of time.
St. Mary’s Hospital offers a Payment Assistance Program for hospital services to those patients who are determined eligible. If you are eligible, you may receive services at no charge or at a discounted rate. The hospital is here to serve your health care needs, regardless of your ability to pay.
You can find out more about the hospital’s financial assistance on the Health Connections Mobile Outreach Center. The van will be in the following locations throughout Cover the Uninsured Week, which runs March 22 to 28:
· March 23 – Lexington Park Library from 1 to 5 p.m.
· March 24 – Millison Plaza from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with additional information for Diabetes Alert Day
· March 26 – McKay’s in Great Mills from 10 to 2 p.m.
· March 28 – Leonard Hall in Leonardtown from noon to 4 p.m. with additional information for Disability Day
Cover the Uninsured Week is the largest mobilization in history to shine a national spotlight on the need to secure health coverage for all Americans. During the week, which is a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, events will take place in Southern Maryland and nationwide, including press conferences, health and enrollment fairs, business events, campus outreach and interfaith activities. For more information, please visit www.CoverTheUninsured.org or www.smhwecare.com.
