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95 Alabama hospitals, by town.
Nonprofit and government hospitals
Baptist Health Shelby Hospital
Alabaster, Shelby County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Orlando Health
- Timing
- 240 days after first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“The Application Period begins on the date the medical care is provided and ends on the later of either the 240 th day after the date the first post-discharge billing statement is provided or at least thirty (30) days after Baptist Health provides the individual with a written notice that sets a deadline after which ECAs may be initiated.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Russell Medical
Alexander City, Tallapoosa County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Discounts
- Up to 350% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $115,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“The scale will offer discounts ranging from 20-100% of the AGB based on family size and on published Federal Poverty Guidelines.Individuals whose family incomes are less than or equal to 350% of Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible to receive free or discounted care on the following sliding scale basis:”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from first billing statement
The policy says
“If a patient submits a complete FAP application for financial assistance within the two hundred and forty (240) day application period, the hospital shall make and document a determination as to whether the patient qualifies for financial assistance in a timely manner.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital
Anniston, Calhoun County · Government, general acute care · Baptist Health
- 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
“o Full charity write-off (100%) will be granted to those patients whose income level is equal to or less than 250% of the most recent Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 30 days from discharge (requested, not a hard deadline)
The policy says
“Patients/guarantors who receive a financial assistance application should complete and return the application within 30 days of the date of discharge (unless extenuating circumstances are identified).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Clay County Hospital
Ashland, Clay County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Athens Limestone Hospital
Athens, Limestone County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Atmore Community Hospital
Atmore, Escambia County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
North Baldwin Infirmary
Bay Minette, Baldwin County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Infirmary Health
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pagePlain language summaryApplication
UAB Medical West
Bessemer, Jefferson County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
Birmingham, Jefferson County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ascension
- 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
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity care on that portion of the charges for services for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient determined to be eligible pursuant to presumptive scoring (described in Paragraph 5 below) or submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount on that portion of the charges for services provided for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient submits an Application on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill
The policy says
“Patient will be eligible for the sliding scale discount financial assistance if Patient submits the Application after the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill, but then the amount of financial assistance available to a Patient in this category is limited to Patient’s unpaid balance after taking into account any payments made on Patient’s account.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Ascension St. Vincent's East
Birmingham, Jefferson County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ascension
- 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
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity care on that portion of the charges for services for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient determined to be eligible pursuant to presumptive scoring (described in Paragraph 5 below) or submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount on that portion of the charges for services provided for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient submits an Application on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill
The policy says
“Patient will be eligible for the sliding scale discount financial assistance if Patient submits the Application after the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill, but then the amount of financial assistance available to a Patient in this category is limited to Patient’s unpaid balance after taking into account any payments made on Patient’s account.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Birmingham, Jefferson County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Orlando Health
- Timing
- 240 days after first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“The Application Period begins on the date the medical care is provided and ends on the later of either the 240 th day after the date the first post-discharge billing statement is provided or at least thirty (30) days after Baptist Health provides the individual with a written notice that sets a deadline after which ECAs may be initiated.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson County · Nonprofit, childrens
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“0 - 200% of FPL 100% discount - Free Care 201% - 300% of FPL 50% discount > 300% of FPL No additional discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“0 - 200% of FPL 100% discount - Free Care 201% - 300% of FPL 50% discount > 300% of FPL No additional discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days following the first billing statement
The policy says
“Applications for financial assistance can be obtained and initiated at any time prior to rendering services through 240 days following the first billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, Jefferson County · Government, general acute care · UAB Health System
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with gross annual household income of 200% or less of Federal Poverty Guidelines qualify for full charity care, assuming all other eligibility criteria are met.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with gross annual household income of 200% to 400% of Federal Poverty Guidelines may qualify for discounted charges, assuming all other eligibility criteria are met.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Marshall Medical Centers
Boaz, Marshall County · Government, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Those persons at or below 200% of the FPG will be given a 100% discount of charges .”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Persons earning between 200% -300% of the FPG will receive a discount of charges based on the income schedule in Exhibit D and offered a payment arrange ment.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital
Brewton, Escambia County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Ochsner Choctaw General
Butler, Choctaw County · Nonprofit, critical access · Ochsner Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Ochsner Health shall provide a 100% Financial Assistance discount for eligible services to patients whose Family Income is at 200% of the FPL Guidelines or less.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“A patient has 240 days from the date of the first post -discharge bill for an episode of care to apply for Financial Assistance for that episode of care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
J. Paul Jones Rural Emergency Hospital
Camden, Wilcox County · Government, rural emergency
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Bibb Medical Center
Centreville, Bibb County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Washington County Hospital
Chatom, Washington County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton
Clanton, Chilton County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ascension
- 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
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity care on that portion of the charges for services for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient determined to be eligible pursuant to presumptive scoring (described in Paragraph 5 below) or submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount on that portion of the charges for services provided for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient submits an Application on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill
The policy says
“Patient will be eligible for the sliding scale discount financial assistance if Patient submits the Application after the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill, but then the amount of financial assistance available to a Patient in this category is limited to Patient’s unpaid balance after taking into account any payments made on Patient’s account.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Cullman Regional
Cullman, Cullman County · Government, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Full discounts will be granted those eligible if income is less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) in effect at the time.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 350% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $115,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial discounts will be granted on a sliding scale up to 350% of the FPG (see page 5.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from first billing date
The policy says
“Applications will be accepted up to 240 days from the commencement of the first billing date.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
EastPointe Hospital
Daphne, Baldwin County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · AltaPointe Health
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance page
Decatur Morgan Hospital
Decatur, Morgan County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Whitfield Regional Hospital
Demopolis, Marengo County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, Houston County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Medical Center Barbour
Eufaula, Barbour County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Greene County General Hospital
Eutaw, Greene County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Thomas Hospital
Fairhope, Baldwin County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Infirmary Health
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pagePlain language summaryApplication
Fayette Medical Center
Fayette, Fayette County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Wiregrass Medical Center
Geneva, Geneva County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Wiregrass Medical Center
Geneva, Geneva County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Hale County Hospital
Greensboro, Hale County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
Grove Hill, Clarke County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
NMMC-Hamilton
Hamilton, Marion County · Nonprofit, general acute care · North Mississippi Health Services
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Hospitals will provide emergency and medically necessary inpatient and outpatient Hospitals services (including emergency room services) to patients with household income levels at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines free of charge.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“A patient may request determination of eligibility up to 240 days from the date of the first post discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, Madison County · Government, general acute care · Huntsville Hospital Health System
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Huntsville Hospital Health System will provide Medically Necessary Care through inpatient and outpatient hospital services (including emergency room services) to Underinsured Patients with household income levels at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) free of charge.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Accept financial assistance applications for at least 240 days from the date of the first post - discharge billing statement .”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Crenshaw Community Hospital
Luverne, Crenshaw County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
BayPointe Hospital
Mobile, Mobile County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · AltaPointe Health
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance page
Mobile Infirmary
Mobile, Mobile County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Infirmary Health
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pagePlain language summaryApplication
USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital
Mobile, Mobile County · Government, childrens
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
USA Health Providence Hospital
Mobile, Mobile County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
USA Health University Hospital
Mobile, Mobile County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Baptist Medical Center East
Montgomery, Montgomery County · Government, general acute care · Baptist Health
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patient’s family income must be at or below 400 percent of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines as calculated by the Sliding Scale.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, Montgomery County · Government, general acute care · Baptist Health
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patient’s family income must be at or below 400 percent of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines as calculated by the Sliding Scale.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Jackson Hospital & Clinic
Montgomery, Montgomery County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 150% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $49,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“100% to 150% of the FPL base = 100% adjustment/write off 151% to 200% of the FPL base = 75% adjustment/write off 201% to 250% of the FPL base = 50% adjustment/write off 251% to 300% of the FPL base = 25% adjustment/write off 14.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“JHC will use a sliding scale up to 300% of the current Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines as a basis for income eligibility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 180 days from date of service
The policy says
“Applications that are received more than 6 months (180 days) from the date of service or three months from the date of the last insurance payment are not eligible.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Ascension St. Vincent's Blount
Oneonta, Blount County · Nonprofit, critical access · Ascension
- 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
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity care on that portion of the charges for services for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient determined to be eligible pursuant to presumptive scoring (described in Paragraph 5 below) or submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount on that portion of the charges for services provided for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient submits an Application on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill
The policy says
“Patient will be eligible for the sliding scale discount financial assistance if Patient submits the Application after the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill, but then the amount of financial assistance available to a Patient in this category is limited to Patient’s unpaid balance after taking into account any payments made on Patient’s account.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, Lee County · Government, general acute care · East Alabama Health
Mizell Memorial Hospital
Opp, Covington County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Dale Medical Center
Ozark, Dale County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair
Pell City, St. Clair County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ascension
- 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
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity care on that portion of the charges for services for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient determined to be eligible pursuant to presumptive scoring (described in Paragraph 5 below) or submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Subject to the other provisions of this Financial Assistance Policy, Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount on that portion of the charges for services provided for which the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any, if such Patient submits an Application on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill and the Application is approved by the Organization.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill
The policy says
“Patient will be eligible for the sliding scale discount financial assistance if Patient submits the Application after the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill, but then the amount of financial assistance available to a Patient in this category is limited to Patient’s unpaid balance after taking into account any payments made on Patient’s account.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
Phenix City, Russell County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Prattville, Autauga County · Government, general acute care · Baptist Health
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patient’s family income must be at or below 400 percent of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines as calculated by the Sliding Scale.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Red Bay Hospital
Red Bay, Franklin County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, Jackson County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Helen Keller Hospital
Sheffield, Colbert County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Coosa Valley Medical Center
Sylacauga, Talladega County · Government, general acute care
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“At a minimum, Patients with incomes above 200% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, may receive a sliding scale discount on the portion of the charges for services provided the Patient is responsible following payment by an insurer, if any.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after first post-discharge billing statement or 365 days from discharge
The policy says
“A new Application may be submitted if the date of the Application is within 240 days after CVMC issues the first post discharge billing statement or 365 days from discharge.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Baptist Health Citizens Hospital
Talladega, Talladega County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Orlando Health
- Timing
- 240 days after first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“The Application Period begins on the date the medical care is provided and ends on the later of either the 240 th day after the date the first post-discharge billing statement is provided or at least thirty (30) days after Baptist Health provides the individual with a written notice that sets a deadline after which ECAs may be initiated.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Community Hospital
Tallassee, Elmore County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Discounts
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with annual household income(s) above the DHHS Poverty Guidelines but less than 200% of the DHHS Poverty Guidelines, will have the account balance discounted by 50%.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 15 days from discharge
The policy says
“The application must be completed in its entirety with all appropriate documents, signed by the patient/guarantor, and returned to Patient Accounts Department within 15 days from being discharged or from the date on letter when requesting application via telephone call.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Bryce Hospital
Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
DCH Regional Medical Center
Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County · Government, general acute care · DCH Health System
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“(Uninsured and underinsured patients with annualized family incomes not in excess of 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may be eligible for fully discounted care.)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center
Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Eamc - Lanier
Valley, Chambers County · Government, rural emergency
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama
Wedowee, Randolph County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Hill Hospital of Sumter County
York, Sumter County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
For-profit hospitals
The federal rules for nonprofit hospitals do not apply to a for-profit hospital. Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Andalusia Health
Andalusia, Covington County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Birmingham, Jefferson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, Jefferson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
Birmingham, Jefferson County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Floyd Cherokee Medical Center
Centre, Cherokee County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Sanctuary at the Woodlands, the
Cullman, Cullman County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Lake Martin Community Hospital
Dadeville, Tallapoosa County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Flowers Hospital
Dothan, Houston County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Medical Center Enterprise
Enterprise, Coffee County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Evergreen Medical Center
Evergreen, Conecuh County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
North Alabama Medical Center
Florence, Lauderdale County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Baldwin Health
Foley, Baldwin County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
Fort Payne, De Kalb County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, Etowah County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Mountain View Hospital
Gadsden, Etowah County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, Etowah County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
The Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville- Lv Stabler Hospital
Greenville, Butler County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Lakeland Community Hospital
Haleyville, Winston County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Lakeland Community Hospital
Haleyville, Winston County · For-profit, critical access
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, Madison County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville
Huntsville, Madison County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Jackson Medical Center
Jackson, Clarke County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Walker Baptist Medical Center
Jasper, Walker County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Beacon Children'S Hospital
Luverne, Crenshaw County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, Mobile County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
North Alabama Shoals Hospital
Muscle Shoals, Colbert County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Russellville Hospital
Russellville, Franklin County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus
Selma, Dallas County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Bullock County Hospital
Union Springs, Bullock County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Bullock County Hospital
Union Springs, Bullock County · For-profit, rural emergency
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Elmore Community Hospital
Wetumpka, Elmore County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
North Mississippi Health Services - South Marion
Winfield, Fayette County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Federal rules for nonprofit hospitals
- A nonprofit hospital must have a written financial assistance policy. There is no federal income level: the policy sets its own criteria.
- It must accept applications for at least 240 days after the first bill sent after you leave.
- For patients it finds eligible, charges for emergency and other medically necessary care are limited to the amounts generally billed to people with insurance.
- These rules apply to hospitals recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), including government hospitals with that status.
More in the hospital charity care guide.
What to ask the billing office
- Ask for the financial assistance policy, the application and the plain language summary.
- Ask which income limit applies to your household and what counts as income.
- Ask whether the doctors who treated you are covered by the policy or bill separately.
- Ask until when you can still apply for the bill you have, and ask for the answer in writing.
The free financial assistance letter asks for all three papers. Denied? How to appeal or reapply. Already paid? How applying after you have paid works. Compare large health systems on the hospital list.
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Sources
The list of hospitals, their towns, counties and ownership come from Hospital General Information (CMS Provider Data Catalog), modified 2026-07-22. Ownership is CMS’s label, not a tax ruling. We left out the 4 hospitals the CMS file lists under federal ownership, such as VA and military hospitals.
Each figure comes from the hospital’s own policy, which every figure links to, with the policy’s words and the day we read it (2026-11-09). We used AI reading tools, and a second independent check compared each quote and figure with the policy text. A figure that was not confirmed is left out. Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines for the 48 states and Washington, DC (91 FR 1797).
We are not part of any of these hospitals. Policies change, and the hospital decides from its own form, with conditions such as assets or residency that the policy sets. If what you read here differs from the current policy, the policy counts. A correction? Tell us on the Support page.
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