2 Central Peninsula Hospital Shaun Keef, CEO Central Peninsula Hospital A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Photo by Laura Christian Central Peninsula Hospital (CPH) has always been committed to providing a benefit to the communities it serves. At the heart of our community benefit efforts is a diverse array of services aimed at promoting public health, supporting underserved populations, advancing medical education and keeping community members close to home for health care. However, many are unaware of another benefit to the patients, which is a robust financial assistance program. Our financial assistance program plays a vital role in ensuring that people in need have access to quality health care services without facing overwhelming financial burdens. Known as the Community Benefits Program, it supports patients who may struggle with medical expenses. Through various initiatives and policies, CPH demonstrates a commitment to promoting health equity and providing care to all members of the community. Patients receive prompt-pay discounts of 25% of their balance due if full payment is received within 60 days of their initial statement. This applies to both self-pay patients and to patients with a balance billed after insurance, Medicare or Medicaid has paid. CPH also offers three levels of generous Community Benefits Program options for households falling between 200% to 300% of the Alaska Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPL; updated annually). The current benefits include: ● Full financial assistance—100% discount: For patients whose household income is equal to or less than 200% of the most recent FPL. ● Partial financial assistance—70% discount: For patients whose household income is greater than 200% and less than 250% of the most recent FPL. ● Partial financial assistance—60% discount: For patients whose household income is greater than 250% and less than 300% of the most recent FPL. In closing, the hospital’s financial assistance program exemplifies our dedication to serving the community with compassion and integrity. Through a combination of prompt-pay discounts and the Community Benefits Program, CPH strives to make health care accessible and affordable for all people in need. By prioritizing patient wellbeing and financial support, CPH upholds its mission of delivering high-quality care while addressing the diverse financial challenges faced by its patients. Family Size Monthly Income <200% FPL Monthly Income ≤201–250% FPL Monthly Income ≤251–300% FPL Maximum Discount 100% Discount 70% Discount 60% Discount 1 $3,135 $3,919 $4,703 2 $4,257 $5,321 $6,386 3 $5,378 $6,723 $8,067 4 $6,500 $8,125 $9,750 5 $7,622 $9,528 $11,433 6 $8,743 $10,929 $13,115 Each additional family member add: $1,122 $1,403 $1,683 Benefiting our community
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