Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund Financial Assistance Program

Free or discounted care for those who cannot afford to pay for their Winona Health medical bills.

Background

• Established: 1986 by Benjamin A. Miller, community philanthropist, in honor of his wife Adith
• Purpose: Provides financial assistance to community members needing help with healthcare costs at Winona Health
• Funding Sources: Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund and internal Winona Health resources
• Historical Impact: Since 1986, the fund has helped 8,464+ people pay over $16.2 million in medical expenses
• Recent Performance: In the last reported year, helped 293-364 patients with $451,807-$564,791 in assistance

Geographic Scope

• Service Area: Winona, Minnesota area and surrounding communities
• Primary Location: Winona Health Services

Eligibility

• Who Can Apply: Anyone receiving services at Winona Health with minimal coverage who meets income and asset guidelines
• Requirements:
  • Must have minimal insurance coverage
  • Must meet income/asset eligibility requirements
  • Must complete screening process
  • Cannot be used as insurance replacement
  • Not intended to replace government-supported programs (Medicaid, etc.)
• Provider Coverage: Limited to covered Winona Health service providers

What They Fund

• Medical expenses at Winona Health for qualifying patients
• Free or reduced-cost care

Contact Information

• Phone: 507.457.4488 or 877.201.3731 (Business Office)
• Email: businessoffice@winonahealth.org
• Address: Winona Health Services, Attn: Business Office, P.O. Box 5600, Winona, MN 55987
• Foundation Contact: 507.494.7384 or foundation@winonahealth.org

How to Apply

Methods to Obtain Application:

1. Download a financial assistance application form and financial assistance and payment policy from the website
2. Stop at the cashier's office located inside the main entrance of the clinic
3. Call the Business Office at 507.457.4488 or toll free at 877.201.3731
4. Send a request to: Winona Health Services, Attn: Business Office, P.O. Box 5600, Winona, MN 55987

Submission Process:

1. Complete the financial assistance application form
2. Return completed form to: Winona Health Services, Attn: Business Office, P.O. Box 5600, Winona, MN 55987
3. Applicants will go through a screening process
4. May be required to apply for state medical assistance programs to qualify

Required Materials:

• Completed financial assistance application form
• Income and asset documentation (to meet eligibility guidelines)

Additional Notes:

• Applicants may be asked to apply for medical assistance (Medicaid, etc.) to qualify
• State medical assistance program links provided for: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois
• Early identification encouraged
• Questions? Contact Business Office at 507.457.4488