You May Qualify for Free Hospital Care.
Billions of dollars in charity care go unclaimed every year. Nonprofit hospitals are legally required under IRS 501(r) to offer financial assistance. You might qualify and not even know it.
Most hospitals are nonprofits with charity care programs
Roughly 60% of US hospitals are nonprofit organizations. Every one of them is required to maintain a financial assistance policy and provide free or reduced-cost care to qualifying patients.
Income thresholds are higher than you think
Most hospitals provide free care for patients under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, with discounts up to 300-400% FPL. A family of four earning under $64,000 often qualifies for significant assistance.
You can apply even after receiving a bill
You do not need to apply before treatment. Most hospitals accept financial assistance applications for up to 240 days after the first billing statement. Some will even review bills already paid.
Hospitals cannot use aggressive collection tactics first
Under IRS 501(r), nonprofit hospitals must make reasonable efforts to determine charity care eligibility before sending bills to collections, filing lawsuits, or placing liens on your property.
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