Financial Assistance

Serious injury or illness can put a significant strain on any family even more so for families lack the needed financial resources. For patients and families who are in need of financial assistance, Lurie Children's can help in the following ways:

• Assist in the completion of a public aid application (MANG) for inpatients
• Refer to State of Illinois Division of Specialized Care for Children for patients with eligible diagnoses
• Initiate sliding scale arrangements and/or payment plans for deductibles, coinsurance and any other patient responsibility balances
• Offer financial assistance based on documented need
• Offer a discount to patients without insurance who meet certain criteria and provide help for uninsured patients facing a significant financial burden.

To apply for the hospital's financial assistance program, families must cooperate in identifying, applying for and procuring all available payment resources. For more information, call 877.924.8200.

Application Process and Policies

At Lurie Children’s, families can apply for financial assistance starting on the date the patient first receives care until 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement for the care. Once the completed application and any supporting documentation is submitted, Lurie Children’s will make a determination as to whether the patient is eligible for financial assistance in a timely manner. Once a decision is made, Lurie Children’s will notify the family in writing of the eligibility determination and the basis for the determination.

For more information, please call 877.924.8200 or review the links below:

• Download the Financial Assistance Application:
  English | Spanish | Chinese | Arabic | Polish
• Read the plain language version of Lurie Children's Financial Assistance Program:
  English | Spanish | Chinese | Arabic | Polish
• Review Lurie Children's Financial Assistance Policy:
  English | Spanish | Chinese | Arabic | Polish
• Read Lurie Children's Collections Policy:
  English | Spanish | Chinese | Arabic | Polish

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Lurie Children’s Medical Group, Inc. are subject to the Lurie Children’s Financial Assistance Policy. Independent providers are not bound by the Lurie Children’s Financial Assistance Policy.

Download a list of Independent Providers*

*This list is current as of October 10, 2025 and will be updated quarterly: