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MEDICAL
EMERGENCY PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR ALIENS
This
program will pay for emergency care provided by a hospital for medical
conditions that happen suddenly with severe symptoms that will cause a
serious health problem if immediate medical attention is not provided.
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An emergency
medical condition includes all labor and delivery services for a pregnant
woman.
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If an
eligible individual receives care in a hospital and his/her condition meets the
above criteria, the hospital, physicians' and other related costs
(including ambulance service) can be covered by this program.
How do I apply for the Medical Emergency Payment Program for Aliens?
1. Inform the hospital office staff that you wish to apply for this
program.
2. If an application form is available, you will be asked to fill it out
immediately.
3. If an application is not available, the staff member will notify the
County Board of Social Services that you are interested in applying.
4. After the emergency medical treatment, you must call the County Board
of Social Services yourself to schedule an interview.
5. Bring any bills that you received for the emergency treatment
with you to the County Board interview.
6. You must complete an application within 3 months of the date of the
emergency in order to be covered under this program.
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