Arkansas hospital financial assistance and charity care

Find your hospital by name or town. We list 88 Arkansas hospitals. For 19 of them we read the hospital’s own financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 and show what it says, with links; for the others we show how to ask for the policy.

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88 Arkansas hospitals, by town.

Nonprofit and government hospitals

  • Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia

    Arkadelphia, Clark County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Little River Memorial Hospital

    Ashdown, Little River County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Valley Behavioral Health

    Barling, Sebastian County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • White River Medical Center

    Batesville, Independence County · Nonprofit, general acute care · White River Health

    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
    “If your family income is at or below 150% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines, you may qualify for free care (a 100% 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
    “If your family income is between 151% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you may qualify for a partial discount.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyApplication

  • Mercy Hospital Berryville

    Berryville, Carroll County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy

    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
    “The same criterion will be used: the FPL is 200% or lower and their ability to pay is low which will identify the patient as eligible for a 100% charity adjustment to that individual encounter”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days
    The policy says
    “If approved, patient will receive the appropriate financial discount on eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Great River Medical Center

    Blytheville, Mississippi 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.

  • Mercy Hospital Booneville

    Booneville, Logan County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy

    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
    “The same criterion will be used: the FPL is 200% or lower and their ability to pay is low which will identify the patient as eligible for a 100% charity adjustment to that individual encounter”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days
    The policy says
    “If approved, patient will receive the appropriate financial discount on eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Izard Regional Hospital

    Calico Rock, Baxter County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Ouachita County Medical Center

    Camden, Ouachita 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.

  • Johnson Regional Medical Center

    Clarksville, Johnson 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.

  • Ozark Health

    Clinton, Van Buren County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway

    Conway, Faulkner 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.

  • Conway Regional Medical Center

    Conway, Faulkner County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Conway Regional Health System

    Free care
    Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
    The policy says
    “If the family income is at or below 225% of said guidelines, the account is discounted 100% and notification is sent to the patient or representative.”

    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
    “Eligibility for reduced compensation services is limited to persons whose verifiable income is greater than 225% of the current poverty income guidelines but not greater than 300% of the current poverty income guidelines as established by the Department of Health and Human Services.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Ashley County Medical Center

    Crossett, Ashley County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Chambers Memorial Hospital

    Danville, Yell 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.

  • Dardanelle Regional Medical Center

    Dardanelle, Yell 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.

  • Sevier County Medical Center

    De Queen, Sevier County · Government, critical access

    Free care
    Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
    The policy says
    “The hospital bill may be discounted up to 100% if the qualified patient's income does not exceed 225% of the FPG (family unit adjusted).”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days after first post-discharge billing statement
    The policy says
    “The application begins on the date the care was provided and ends on the later of the 240th day after the date that the first post- discharge billing statement for the care is provided.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyApplication

  • Dewitt Hospital & Nursing Home

    De Witt, Arkansas County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Delta Memorial Hospital

    Dumas, Desha County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Eureka Springs Hospital

    Eureka Springs, Carroll 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.

  • Washington Regional Medical Center

    Fayetteville, Washington County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Washington Regional Medical System

    Free care
    Up to 138% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $45,540 a year for a family of four in 2026.
    The policy says
    “The minimum criteria for full financial assistance (i.e., 100% write off) will be households whose income is equal to or less than 138% of the most recent FPG.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    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 whose household income falls between 151% and 200% of the FPG will be eligible for a partial discount up to 75% of the amounts generally billed.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement
    The policy says
    “Applications for financial assistance will be accepted for a period of 240 days from and after the date of the first billing statement sent to the patient, regardless of whether the account has been referred for collection.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Dallas County Medical Center

    Fordyce, Dallas 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.

  • Baptist Health - Fort Smith

    Fort Smith, Sebastian 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.

  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    Fort Smith, Sebastian County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy

    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
    “The same criterion will be used: the FPL is 200% or lower and their ability to pay is low which will identify the patient as eligible for a 100% charity adjustment to that individual encounter”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days
    The policy says
    “If approved, patient will receive the appropriate financial discount on eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Ozarks Community Hospital

    Gravette, Benton County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

    Harrison, Boone County · Nonprofit, general acute care

    Free care
    Up to 138% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $45,540 a year for a family of four in 2026.
    The policy says
    “5.1 Patients who are determined to be financially indigent with a net household income of 0% to 138% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, as updated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, may be eligible for a financial assistance discount of 100%.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Discounts
    Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
    The policy says
    “5.2 Patients who are determined to be financially indigent with a net household income of 138% to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may qualify for a financial assistance discount of 50% of AGB.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days from the first statement
    The policy says
    “Patients may request financial assistance up to 240 days from the date of the patient’s first statement.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs

    Heber Springs, Cleburne County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs

    Hot Springs, Garland 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.

  • Levi Hospital

    Hot Springs, Garland 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.

  • Unity Health - Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Pulaski 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.

  • NEA Baptist Hospital

    Jonesboro, Craighead 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.

  • St Bernards Medical Center

    Jonesboro, Craighead 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.

  • Chicot Memorial Medical Center

    Lake Village, Chicot County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Arkansas Children's Hospital

    Little Rock, Pulaski County · Nonprofit, childrens · Arkansas Children's

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Arkansas State Hospital

    Little Rock, Pulaski County · Government, psychiatric

    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 Health Medical Center-Little Rock

    Little Rock, Pulaski 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.

  • CHI St. Vincent Infirmary

    Little Rock, Pulaski 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.

  • UAMS Health

    Little Rock, Pulaski 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.

  • Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County

    Malvern, Hot Spring 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.

  • United Methodist Behavioral Hospital

    Maumelle, Pulaski County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Mcgehee Hospital

    Mcgehee, Desha County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Mena Regional Health System

    Mena, Polk County · Nonprofit, critical access

    Financial assistance policyApplication

  • Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County

    Monticello, Drew 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.

  • CHI St. Vincent Morrilton

    Morrilton, Conway County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Baxter Health

    Mountain Home, Baxter County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Baxter Health

    Financial assistance policyApplication

  • Stone County Medical Center

    Mountain View, Stone County · Nonprofit, critical access · White River Health

    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
    “If your family income is at or below 150% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines, you may qualify for free care (a 100% 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
    “If your family income is between 151% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you may qualify for a partial discount.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyApplication

  • Howard Memorial Hospital

    Nashville, Howard County · Nonprofit, critical access

    Free care
    Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
    The policy says
    “For example, individuals with incomes below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may be eligible for free care.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyApplication

  • Unity Health - Newport

    Newport, Jackson 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.

  • Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock

    North Little Rock, Pulaski 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.

  • South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center

    Osceola, Mississippi 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.

  • Mercy Hospital Ozark

    Ozark, Franklin County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy

    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
    “The same criterion will be used: the FPL is 200% or lower and their ability to pay is low which will identify the patient as eligible for a 100% charity adjustment to that individual encounter”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days
    The policy says
    “If approved, patient will receive the appropriate financial discount on eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Arkansas Methodist Medical Center

    Paragould, 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.

  • Mercy Hospital Paris

    Paris, Logan County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy

    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
    “The same criterion will be used: the FPL is 200% or lower and their ability to pay is low which will identify the patient as eligible for a 100% charity adjustment to that individual encounter”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days
    The policy says
    “If approved, patient will receive the appropriate financial discount on eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Piggott Community Hospital

    Piggott, Clay 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.

  • Jefferson Regional Medical Center

    Pine Bluff, Jefferson County · Nonprofit, general acute care

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center

    Pocahontas, Randolph County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas

    Rogers, Benton County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Mercy

    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
    “The same criterion will be used: the FPL is 200% or lower and their ability to pay is low which will identify the patient as eligible for a 100% charity adjustment to that individual encounter”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days
    The policy says
    “If approved, patient will receive the appropriate financial discount on eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital

    Salem, Fulton 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.

  • White County Medical Center

    Searcy, White 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.

  • CHI St. Vincent North

    Sherwood, Pulaski 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.

  • Arkansas Children's Northwest

    Springdale, Washington County · Nonprofit, childrens · Arkansas Children's

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart

    Stuttgart, Arkansas 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.

  • Baptist Health - Van Buren

    Van Buren, Crawford 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.

  • Mercy Hospital Waldron

    Waldron, Scott County · Nonprofit, critical access · Mercy

    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
    “The same criterion will be used: the FPL is 200% or lower and their ability to pay is low which will identify the patient as eligible for a 100% charity adjustment to that individual encounter”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Timing
    240 days
    The policy says
    “If approved, patient will receive the appropriate financial discount on eligible services that were first billed to the patient in the prior 240 days from the date a completed application is submitted to Mercy.”

    Read on this document, 2026-11-09.

    Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Bradley County Medical Center

    Warren, Bradley County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden

    West Memphis, Crittenden 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.

  • Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis

    West Memphis, Crittenden County · Nonprofit, 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.

  • Crossridge Community Hospital

    Wynne, Cross County · Nonprofit, 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.

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.

  • Rivendell Behavioral Health Services

    Benton, Saline County · For-profit, psychiatric

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Saline Memorial Hospital

    Benton, Saline County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore

    Bryant, Saline County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Conway Behavioral Health

    Conway, Faulkner County · For-profit, psychiatric

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • South Arkansas Regional Hospital

    El Dorado, Union County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Springwoods Behavioral Health Services

    Fayetteville, Washington County · For-profit, psychiatric

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Vista Health Fayetteville

    Fayetteville, Washington County · For-profit, psychiatric

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Forrest City Medical Center

    Forrest City, St. Francis County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Helena Regional Medical Center

    Helena, Phillips County · For-profit, rural emergency

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Southwest Regional Medical Center

    Hope, Hempstead County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Southwest Regional Medical Center

    Hope, Hempstead County · For-profit, critical access

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • National Park Medical Center

    Hot Springs, Garland County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Arkansas Heart Hospital

    Little Rock, Pulaski County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Arkansas Surgical Hospital

    No Little Rock, Pulaski County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Bridgeway Hospital

    North Little Rock, Pulaski County · For-profit, psychiatric

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • St Marys Regional Medical Center

    Russellville, Pope County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

    Siloam Springs, Benton County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Northwest Medical Center-Springdale

    Springdale, Washington County · For-profit, general acute care

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

  • Riverview Behavioral Health

    Texarkana, Miller County · For-profit, psychiatric

    Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.

Federal rules for nonprofit hospitals

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 2 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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