Lake View Financial Assistance Program

Lake View is committed to providing financial assistance to persons who have health care needs and are uninsured, underinsured, ineligible for a government program or otherwise unable to pay.

We are here to assist you with your financial needs if you are unable to pay all or part of your Lake View medical bill and to answer questions you may have regarding your bill.

Lake View Hospital
218.834.7316

Program Guidelines

• Must pertain to medically necessary care provided by Lake View
• Services not billed by Lake View are not eligible for this program
• Must pertain to services provided within the last 12 months
• This is not an insurance program

Program Qualifications

• Based on a sliding scale:
  • 100% discount if household income is less than 100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)
  • 90% discount if household income is between 101% and 150% of FPG
  • 75% discount if household income is between 151% and 200% of FPG
  • Greater of amounts generally billed or 50% discount if household income is between 201% and 300% of FPG
• The value of your assets is at or below $10,000 for a single person and $20,000 for a household of two or more
• Application is completed, along with required documents
• Eligibility is determined after reviewing your financial circumstances

How to Apply

There are three ways to receive a Financial Assistance Application:

• Download an application: Lake View Financial Assistance Program Application
• Call Lake View at 218.834.7316 and provide your mailing address
• Pick up an application or receive help completing it from the clinic registration desk or Lake View Hospital Business Office, 325 11th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN.

Billing Information

Before any medical appointment at Lake View Hospital or Lake View Medical Clinic, check with your insurance company for coverage requirements, including whether a referral or prior authorization is needed.

If you do not have insurance, you may qualify for Medical Assistance through your county or state.

Lake View will bill your insurance for charges related to your visit. You will be billed for any remaining balance.

You will not be charged more than the amounts generally billed for emergent and medically necessary care.

If you are unable to pay the balance in full or have questions regarding your coverage, please contact a Lake View representative at:

Lake View Hospital
218.834.7316

A collection agency may be used when balances go unpaid.

Lake View Billing and Collections Policy

Lake View Financial Assistance Program Policy