Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Practice Exam

To qualify for financial assistance, which documents must a patient or guarantor provide?

1. Proof of insurance and medical history

2. Prior year tax return and employment check stubs

3. Prescription records and utility bills

4. A recent pay stub and social security number

The correct answer is: Prior year tax return and employment check stubs

To qualify for financial assistance, patients or guarantors typically need to demonstrate their financial situation to the healthcare provider. Providing a prior year tax return is crucial as it reflects the patient’s overall annual income and financial stability. Employment check stubs further substantiate the current income level, providing a more real-time view of the patient's financial position. Together, these documents help the healthcare facility assess the need for financial assistance more accurately and determine the patient's eligibility based on their financial circumstances. The other options do not directly provide a comprehensive view of financial health needed for evaluating financial assistance eligibility. Proof of insurance and medical history focus more on healthcare access rather than financial need, while prescription records and utility bills do not adequately reflect income. A recent pay stub and social security number could be helpful, but they don't offer the complete financial picture that tax returns and pay stubs together do.