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Insurance Affiliations
PPO/HMO Affiliations
 BCE Emergis
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois
Choice Care/Humana
Cigna Healthcare (IL Employees)
CorVel Corporation
ETHIX
Group Health Plan (GHP)
Health Alliance
Health Payor's Organization
HealthLink PPO
HealthLink HMO
HFN
Humana-Medicare Advantage
Medicaid of Illinois
Medicare
Medview
MultiPlan, Inc.
Ohio Health Plan (OHP) Medicaid
One Health Plan, Inc.
Preferred Plan of Indiana (TASC)
Preferred Plan, Inc.
Private Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Pro America
Prudential Healthcare
Unicare
United Healthcare
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Wexford
All patients should familiarize themselves with the terms of their insurance coverage. This will help you understand the hospital's billing procedures and charges. If there is a question about your insurance coverage, it is the responsibility of the patient or their legal representative to contact the insurance carrier to verify coverage and terms of the policy.
If You Are a Member of an HMO or PPO
Your plan may have special requirements, such as a second surgical opinion or pre-certification for certain tests or procedures. It is your responsibility to make sure the requirements of your plan have been met. If your plan's requirements are not followed, you may be financially responsible for all or part of the services rendered in the hospital. Some physician specialists may not participate in your health care plan and their services may not be covered.
If You Are Covered by Medicare/Medicaid
We will need a copy of your Medicare card to verify eligibility and process your Medicare claim. You should be aware that the Medicare program specifically excludes payment for certain items and services, such as some oral surgery procedures, personal comfort items, and others. Deductibles and co-payments are also the responsibility of the patient.
We will need a copy of your Medicaid Card. Medicaid also has payment limitations on a number of services and items. Medicaid does not pay for the cost of a private room unless medically necessary.
If You Have No Insurance
It is the responsibility of the patient, or their legal representative, to contact the Patient Accounts Department to discuss financial arrangements. Marshall Browning Hospital has a variety of programs available to assist patients with their bills based on the patient's household income and ability to pay.
Financial Assistance
We realize that some patients are financially unable to pay for medical services. Therefore, we have an assistance program available for those who meet the required criteria.
Financial Assistance Application Process
The patient must first attain a written denial from the Department of Public Aid to show that they are not eligible for medical coverage through any of the programs they offer.
The patient must also provide verification of their family gross household income from the previous twelve (12) months from the date of application. Acceptable forms of proof of income include pay check stubs, W-2's, or a wage statement from the employer. Any and all income earned by all members of the family which reside in the patient's household must be reported.
The patient must also reside in the following cities to be eligible: Buckner, Christopher, Coello, Dowell, Du Quoin, Elkville, Mulkeytown, Pinckneyville, Royalton, Scheller, Sesser, Tamaroa, Valier, Vergennes, and Zeigler.
When the patient has all of the required information, they must call Credit and Collections at (618) 542-2146, ext. 1422 for an appointment.
Click below for an Application for Financial Assistance
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