Financial Services
Charity Care
We work hard to ensure that quality healthcare is available to everyone we serve. We recognize that medical expenses are often large, unplanned and create further stress at a time when your primary concern is health rather than financial issues. That is why we offer a number of flexible payment plans designed to help you pay your charges over a period of time.
We understand that some patients do not have insurance, or are underinsured and find it difficult to make a payment. We will be happy to assist you in determining if you are eligible for financial assistance through our charity care program.
Good Faith Estimate
Under federal law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or contact us.
Providers
- Aaron Garman, MD
- Tom Kaspari, MD
- Jacinta Klindworth, MD
- Kelsey Wiseman, MD
- Michelle Placke, MD
- Ann Ruffo, DO
- Michael L. Schmit, MD, FACS
- Rodney Zimmerman, MD
- Cassandra Altringer, DNP, FNP-C
- Keri Roemmich, PA-C
- Jenny Brown, PA-C
- Stacy Johnson, FNP-C
- Britta Julson, MPAS, PA-C
- Kimberley Binstock, FNP-C
- Kayla Olson, PA-C
- Abbey Pelton, DNP
- Deb Sailer, FNP-C
- Kelsey Striefel, DNP
- Kayla Ternes, PA-C
- Robert Volk, FNP-C
All providers are covered under our Financial Assistance Policies.
Payment Options
Thank you for choosing SMC for your health care needs. We offer several easy and safe options to pay your bill.
- Pay Online
- Pay Online with MyChart. SMC MyChart users can sign in to see billing and account information, review statements and save payment information.
- Pay by Phone
- Call (701) 748-2225 to speak with a billing representative and pay by phone with credit/debit card. Our billing office hours are 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Pay by Mail
- Complete the information on the form found on the top of your billing statement. Place with payment in the pre-addressed envelope or mail to:
SMC Billing Department
510 8th Ave NE
Hazen, ND 58545
- Complete the information on the form found on the top of your billing statement. Place with payment in the pre-addressed envelope or mail to:
- Pay in Person
- Pay at SMC with cash, personal check or credit/debit card.
- Payment Plan
- If you are not able to pay the entire balance of your bill at one time, you may request to set up a payment plan by calling our Billing Department.