East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) is committed to providing financial assistance to individuals who have emergency and essential or non-elective health care needs and are uninsured, underinsured, ineligible for a government program, or otherwise are unable to pay, for medically necessary care based on their individual financial circumstance.

Consistent with our commitment to provide exceptional quality, safety and service in the community we serve, EJGH strives to ensure that the financial capacity of individuals who need health care services does not deter them from seeking or receiving care. To treat all individuals who come to seek treatment, equitably, with dignity, respect and compassion. Financial assistance is available to all patients who qualify.

For more information or assistance, please contact: Patient Financial Services at 504-454-4040.

EJGH will submit bills to Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance companies. However, facility-based physicians providing healthcare services at EJGH may not be contracted providers with your insurer. Please contact your insurance carrier to confirm before you schedule a medical procedure.

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