Thank you for choosing Jefferson Community Health & Life for your healthcare services. Services at Jefferson Community Health & Life may be paid by commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or by the patient.
Commercial Insurance
When you were admitted, you were asked to show your insurance card to ensure proper submission of your bill. We will file your bill with your insurance carrier and will send you a bill when your responsibility for the bill is determined.
Medicare
We will submit your bill to Medicare. If you have supplemental insurance or Medicaid in addition to Medicare, please notify the admission staff. We will also submit your bill to your supplemental insurance.
Medicaid
We will submit your bill to Medicaid for payment. Please bring your Medicaid Eligibility Card when you are admitted. If you have a Medicaid application pending, or will be making an application soon, please notify the admissions staff. The Nebraska Medicaid Program pays for covered medical services for those persons who are unable to afford to pay for medically necessary services and who meet certain eligibility requirements. Call the local office of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at 402.729.6168 for an appointment.
Private Pay
The patient is responsible for paying the total charges. We will send a statement. The Health Insurance Marketplace is a way to find health coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs. With one application, you can see all of your options and enroll. You can apply for private insurance, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP.) Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31 each year. You may apply at other times if you have had a life change (such as marriage, having a baby, losing your health insurance coverage, etc.) See the options for the Health Insurance Marketplace at Healthcare.gov.
Patient Financial Assistance
Jefferson Community Health & Life provides assistance to patients who apply and meet the guidelines, based on 400 percent of the federal poverty guideline. Forms will be given to patients upon request or are available here.
For more information, contact the business office at 402.729.3351.
Payment Options
- Pay within 30 days of your first statement and take 15 percent off.
- Make payment arrangements paying your bill in a total of 10 months or less and pay no interest.
- If you need to take longer than 10 weeks to pay you may be referred to Heartland Bank.
If you have a question about your bill, filing with insurance, etc., please call the business office at 402.729.3351.