Financial assistance

We know some patients and families will require financial assistance in paying for health care. Children's Memorial can provide assistance in the following ways:

• Assist in the completion of a public aid application (MANG) for inpatients.
• Help outpatient families complete an All Kids application. All Kids is low-cost or free health insurance for Illinois children that covers check-ups, medications, doctor visits and more.
• Refer eligible families to the Division of Specialized Care for Children.
• Connect with various social service organizations, such as Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
• Initiate sliding scale arrangements and/or payment plans for deductibles, coinsurance and any other patient responsibility balances.
• Offer financial assistance and charity care based on documented need.
• Offer a discount to patients without insurance who meet certain criteria and provide help for uninsured patients facing a significant financial burden.

To apply for the hospital's financial assistance program, families must cooperate in identifying, applying for and procuring all available payment resources. For more information, call 773.880.4273 or 877.924.8200. Or in the hospital, visit the Admitting Department, room M126, on the first floor.

Find information here on Health and Human Services Federal Poverty guidelines.