1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
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Financial Assistance Program
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Required Documents
What this hospital usually asks you to bring with your application
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
- Proof of household income (most recent 2 months of paystubs, or last year's tax return / 1099 / W-2)
- Proof of Nevada residency (utility bill, lease, or bank statement)
- Social Security card or ITIN (for each household member, when available)
- Documentation of any other coverage (Medicaid, Medicare, employer plan, VA, exchange plan) or written denial
- Bank statements for the last 3 months (for asset-based review)
- Proof of Clark County, NV residency (required — Clark-County-only program)
How to Apply, Step by Step
- 1Call 702-383-2320 to start the Financial Relief Program (FRP) application.
- 2Complete the FRP form (the policy PDF is also available at umcsn.com).
- 3Provide proof of Clark County residency — the program is Clark County only.
- 4Submit documents to the Eligibility office in the Main Lobby, by mail, or by fax.
- 5Eligibility staff confirm receipt and contact you for any missing items.
- 6Approval letter mailed once review is complete.
Processing Timeline & Appeals
How long it usually takes: Typically 14–21 business days from a complete application.
If your application is denied: Denied applicants may request a re-review by Patient Accounts (702-383-2347) with updated income documentation. UMC will re-evaluate within 14 days.
Hospital Contact Information
Policy Information & Verification
- Hospital's Financial Assistance Page
- Application Form (PDF)
- Full Written Policy
- Verified Source: UMC Southern Nevada Financial Relief Program PDF (June 2019, still in effect)
- Verification Date: 2026-06-20
- Policy Effective: 2019-06
What Counts as "Medically Necessary" Care?
Medically necessary care means care you need — services to diagnose, treat, prevent, or manage a medical condition, illness, injury, or disease. Most hospital financial assistance programs cover this kind of care. The final call is always made by the hospital, your doctor, your insurer, or the financial assistance program — not by ProcedureScout.
- Cancer treatment
- A colonoscopy ordered by your doctor
- Imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound) ordered by your doctor
- Heart procedures
- Emergency room care
- Surgery to treat an illness or injury
- Cosmetic procedures
- Elective procedures done only for appearance
- Services a hospital specifically excludes
Every hospital and program writes its own rules. The lists above are common examples — they do not guarantee your specific procedure will or will not qualify.
Frequently Asked Questions
- It's a program — written by the hospital itself — that reduces or eliminates your hospital bill if you can't afford it. It is not insurance. It is not a loan. If you qualify, the hospital lowers what you owe (sometimes to $0). Most nonprofit hospitals are required to publish one.
ProcedureScout is independent and free to use. We are not paid by hospitals, financial assistance programs, applications, or referrals. This information is provided to help patients understand benefits that may already be available to them.