Financial Assistance Policy -
Plain Language Summary
As a part of its mission, Willis-Knighton Health System (WKHS) provides financial assistance to patients who have healthcare needs and are uninsured, underinsured, ineligible for government programs, or otherwise unable to pay. The Willis-Knighton Health System Financial Assistance Policy provides eligible patients partially or fully discounted hospital care.
If you are not currently enrolled in a government program, our staff can help determine if you might qualify for assistance from the programs available and assist with the enrollment process.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance
To determine eligibility for financial assistance, we will need a completed Financial Assistance Application and documentation to support household income and family size. A copy of the Financial Assistance Policy and Financial Assistance Application can be obtained at no cost by visiting our website: www.wkhs.com/FA, contacting the Business Office at 318-212-4030 or 318-212-5030 or by visiting one of our Business Office locations between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Our staff is always available to assist with the application process during these hours of operation.
Completed applications may be mailed to:
Willis-Knighton Health System
P. O. Box 32600
Shreveport, LA 71130-2600
Applications may be picked up or taken to the Business Office at any of the following locations:
- Willis-Knighton Medical Center
2600 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71103
- Willis-Knighton South and the Center for Women's Health
2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118
- WK Bossier Health Center
2400 Hospital Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
- WK Pierremont Health Center
8001 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71115
Determination of Financial Assistance Eligibility
Willis-Knighton Health System will use the current federal poverty guidelines to determine patient’s eligibility to receive financial assistance. Individuals qualifying for financial assistance will not be charged more than the average generally billed for emergency or other medically necessary care. Patients whose family income is 200% or less of the federal poverty guideline will be eligible for fully discounted charges. Patients whose family income exceeds 200% but no more than 400% of the federal poverty guideline are eligible to receive financial assistance equal to 74% of gross charges.