Kaiser Permanente Financial Assistance: Medical Financial Assistance Program

Kaiser Permanente operates hospitals and medical facilities in eight states and the District of Columbia. Their Medical Financial Assistance program is among the most generous in the country, providing free care for patients with household income at or below 350% of the Federal Poverty Level and sliding-scale discounts up to 400% FPL.

Kaiser operates differently from most hospital systems because they function as both insurer and provider. If you are a Kaiser member, your bills are handled internally. If you received emergency care at a Kaiser facility without being a member, you may still qualify for their financial assistance program.

To apply, contact Kaiser's Member Services or billing department at 1-866-866-3951. Kaiser proactively screens patients and may grant presumptive eligibility based on publicly available data. Submit the Medical Financial Assistance application with income verification for a formal determination.

Kaiser's 350% FPL threshold means that a single person earning under roughly $54,775 or a family of four under approximately $113,400 could qualify for free care. BillDelete helps you prepare a compelling financial assistance application that maximizes your chances of approval.