Financial assistance policies will change July 1 at Samaritan Hospital (pictured) in accordance with revised state laws Representatives at the hospital said they will still do what they can to assist any patient that is in need of care.
June 22, 2022
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State laws force change in Samaritan financial assistance rules
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare will change some of its patient financial assistance provisions July 1 in response to changes in Washington law. The changes will affect the number of patients receiving treatment at the hospital who qualify for full assistance, as well as patients who qualify for some assistance. Jen Charlo, director of patient financial services and patient access for Samaritan, said hospital officials were, and are, committed to helping patients find ways to pay the bills. “If there’s an avenue (for assistance), we will help them,” Charlo said. “It all comes down to people applying. We will help them if we can.” ...