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34 Connecticut hospitals, by town.
Nonprofit and government hospitals
The Connecticut Hospice
Branford, New Haven 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.
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, Fairfield 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.
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System
Bridgeport, Fairfield 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.
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, Fairfield County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Hartford HealthCare
- 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
“(i) If family income is verified to be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 100% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“(ii) If family income is verified between 250% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 15-75% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- At any time, or within 240 days of first self-pay statement
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time or within 240 days from the date Hartford HealthCare issues its first, post-service self-pay statement, or at any point in HHC’s collection cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Bristol Hospital
Bristol, Hartford County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Bristol 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
“If family income is verified to be less than or equal to 200% of the FPL, the patient will qualify for a 100% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 450% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $148,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 180 days
The policy says
“180 days after the day of admission (for inpatient or emergency services), or 180 days after the date of service (for outpatient services ).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Danbury Hospital
Danbury, Fairfield County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Nuvance Health (Northwell 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
“Patients whose Family Income is at or below 200% of the FPG are eligible to receive Emergency Medical Care or Medically Necessary Services at no charge;”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose Family Income is above 200% but not more than 500% of the FPG are eligible to receive a discount for Emergency Medical Care or Medically Necessary Services as outlined in the table below.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Any time while a balance is outstanding (90 days from first post-discharge bill encouraged)
The policy says
“Nuvance Health will accept Financial Assistance Applications at any time a patient has an outstanding balance for Emergency Medical Care or other Medically Necessary Services received at a Nuvance Health hospital facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Griffin Hospital
Derby, New Haven County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Griffin Health
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Family Income at 251% to 400% of FPG Partial Financial Assistance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients will be given two hundred and forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge bill to complete a financial assistance application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
UConn Health
Farmington, Hartford County · Government, general acute care · UConn 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
“Eligibility is based on household income, with discounts available for those earning up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 6 months after approval
The policy says
“Once approved, eligible care will be covered for a period of six months.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pagePlain language summaryApplication
Greenwich Hospital Association -
Greenwich, Fairfield 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.
Connecticut Children's
Hartford, Hartford County · Nonprofit, childrens
- 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
“Full Financial Assistance (100% or $0 billable to patient of services under the PFA): o Family income less than or equal to 250% of FPL”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial Financial Assistance (45% of applicable billable charges) o Family income greater than 250% but less than or equal to 500% of FPL”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pageApplication
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Hartford County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Hartford HealthCare
- 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
“(i) If family income is verified to be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 100% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“(ii) If family income is verified between 250% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 15-75% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- At any time, or within 240 days of first self-pay statement
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time or within 240 days from the date Hartford HealthCare issues its first, post-service self-pay statement, or at any point in HHC’s collection cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Hartford, Hartford 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.
Natchaug Hospital
Mansfield Center, Tolland County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · Hartford HealthCare
- 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
“(i) If family income is verified to be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 100% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“(ii) If family income is verified between 250% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 15-75% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- At any time, or within 240 days of first self-pay statement
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time or within 240 days from the date Hartford HealthCare issues its first, post-service self-pay statement, or at any point in HHC’s collection cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
MidState Medical Center
Meriden, New Haven County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Hartford HealthCare
- 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
“(i) If family income is verified to be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 100% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“(ii) If family income is verified between 250% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 15-75% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- At any time, or within 240 days of first self-pay statement
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time or within 240 days from the date Hartford HealthCare issues its first, post-service self-pay statement, or at any point in HHC’s collection cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus
Middletown, Middlesex 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.
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Middletown, Middlesex 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.
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown, Middlesex County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We have not read its financial assistance policy yet. Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Hospital of Central Connecticut
New Britain, Hartford County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Hartford HealthCare
- 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
“(i) If family income is verified to be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 100% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“(ii) If family income is verified between 250% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 15-75% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- At any time, or within 240 days of first self-pay statement
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time or within 240 days from the date Hartford HealthCare issues its first, post-service self-pay statement, or at any point in HHC’s collection cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Connecticut Mental Health Center
New Haven, New Haven 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.
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, New Haven 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.
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
New London, New London 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.
Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk, Fairfield County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Nuvance Health (Northwell 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
“Patients whose Family Income is at or below 200% of the FPG are eligible to receive Emergency Medical Care or Medically Necessary Services at no charge;”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose Family Income is above 200% but not more than 500% of the FPG are eligible to receive a discount for Emergency Medical Care or Medically Necessary Services as outlined in the table below.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Any time while a balance is outstanding (90 days from first post-discharge bill encouraged)
The policy says
“Nuvance Health will accept Financial Assistance Applications at any time a patient has an outstanding balance for Emergency Medical Care or other Medically Necessary Services received at a Nuvance Health hospital facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Backus Hospital
Norwich, New London County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Hartford HealthCare
- 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
“(i) If family income is verified to be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 100% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“(ii) If family income is verified between 250% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 15-75% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- At any time, or within 240 days of first self-pay statement
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time or within 240 days from the date Hartford HealthCare issues its first, post-service self-pay statement, or at any point in HHC’s collection cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Day Kimball Hospital
Putnam, Windham County · Nonprofit, 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
“101% - 200% of Federal Poverty Level 100% discount”
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
“201% - 400% of Federal Poverty Level 75% discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“Patients have 240 days from the date of their first post-discharge bill to apply for financial assistance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Stafford Springs, Tolland 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.
Stamford Hospital
Stamford, Fairfield 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.
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Torrington, Litchfield County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Hartford HealthCare
- 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
“(i) If family income is verified to be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 100% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“(ii) If family income is verified between 250% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 15-75% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- At any time, or within 240 days of first self-pay statement
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time or within 240 days from the date Hartford HealthCare issues its first, post-service self-pay statement, or at any point in HHC’s collection cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Masonicare Health Center
Wallingford, New Haven County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · Masonicare
- 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
“A 100% discount is available for medically necessary Hospital Services to patients who earn 200% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 180 days
The policy says
“An Application will be processed as it is received during the 180 day application period from the date of the initial bill (or later if within the 30 day resubmission period).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Saint Mary's Hospital
Waterbury, New Haven 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.
Hospital at Hebrew Senior Care
West Hartford, Hartford County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · Hebrew Senior 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
“A 100% discount for all medically necessary procedures is available to qualified patients with income less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, when no other means of assistance is available.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Windham Hospital
Willimantic, Windham County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Hartford HealthCare
- 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
“(i) If family income is verified to be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 100% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“(ii) If family income is verified between 250% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines, the patient will qualify for a 15-75% discount against the patient’s account balance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- At any time, or within 240 days of first self-pay statement
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time or within 240 days from the date Hartford HealthCare issues its first, post-service self-pay statement, or at any point in HHC’s collection cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
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.
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Manchester, Hartford County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Sharon Hospital
Sharon, Litchfield County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury, New Haven 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 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).
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