Corewell Health income limits
| Household size | Free care: yearly income up to 250% |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $39,900 |
| 2 people | $54,100 |
| 3 people | $68,300 |
| 4 people | $82,500 |
| 5 people | $96,700 |
| 6 people | $110,900 |
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.The policy says: “Qualifying income for elimination of all financial liability (free care) for amounts otherwise owing will be 250 percent of poverty as defined by the current FPG” (page 7)
- Sliding scale
- At or below 250%: free care (100% off). The policy states no discount tiers above 250%.
- With insurance
- The main policy does not say so in plain words. It says everyone who applies goes through the same process whatever their primary payer, and that other payment sources, including insurance, are to be pursued first. (Policy, pages 3 and 5.)
- Savings and assets
- Savings or other assets may count.
- Large bills
- Case by case: help may be considered when the financial burden of medical bills (over the last 240 days plus those expected in the next 90 days) is 25% of annual household income or greater.
How to apply for Corewell Health financial assistance
- Without a full application
- Some patients may be approved without a full application.
- Time to apply
- At least 240 days after the first bill sent after care.The policy says: “for at least 240 days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement” (page 5)
- How to apply
- Apply online or in MyChart, in person at any Corewell hospital, by mail, by email or by phone with a financial counselor. Attach three months of bank statements and proof of income, such as pay stubs or tax returns.
- Also good to know
- The policy read has an effective date of 11/01/2022, and no newer version was found. The application form asks for it back within 10 days, but the policy’s application period is at least 240 days.
Common questions about Corewell Health financial assistance
What is the income limit for Corewell Health financial assistance?
Corewell Health’s policy lists free care up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines. With the 2026 guidelines for the 48 states and Washington, DC, that is for free care, a yearly income up to about $39,900 for one person and $82,500 for a family of four. Corewell Health decides from its own application; only the hospital can confirm what you may get.
How do I apply for Corewell Health financial assistance?
Apply online or in MyChart, in person at any Corewell hospital, by mail, by email or by phone with a financial counselor. Attach three months of bank statements and proof of income, such as pay stubs or tax returns. Time to apply: At least 240 days after the first bill sent after care.
Source
Financial Assistance Eligibility Policy (Policy Reference #2983, Version 11), Effective 11/01/2022. Read with AI reading tools on November 1, 2026, and checked by a second one against the same document. There is also a plain language summary.
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