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47 Idaho hospitals, by town.
Nonprofit and government hospitals
Power County Hospital District
American Falls, Power 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.
Lost Rivers Medical Center
Arco, Butte County · Government, critical access
- Timing
- 90 days from the date of service
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to 90 days from the date of service.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Bingham Memorial Hospital
Blackfoot, Bingham County · Nonprofit, critical access · Bingham Healthcare
- 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
“150%-100% of poverty guidelines will constitute a 100% discount.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Grove Creek Medical Center
Blackfoot, Bingham 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.
State Hospital South
Blackfoot, Bingham 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.
Lifeways Hospital
Boise, Ada 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.
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, Ada County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Trinity Health
- 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
“Uninsured Patients whose Family Income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will be eligible for a 100% discount on the charges for services received.”
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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Uninsured Patients whose Family Income is above 200% of the FPL and does not exceed 400% of the FPL (or the higher % required by state law, if applicable) will be eligible for a discount on the charges for services received.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- From the day care is provided until the later of 240 days after that date or the other deadlines in the policy.
The policy says
“Application Period begins the day that care is provided and ends the later of 240 days after that date”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
Boise, Ada 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.
Boundary Community Hospital
Bonners Ferry, Boundary 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.
Cassia Regional Hospital
Burley, Cassia 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.
Cascade Medical Center
Cascade, Valley 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.
Kootenai Health
Coeur D'Alene, Kootenai County · Government, general acute care
- 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
“Level of Financial Assistance Qualifying Federal Poverty Level 100% Assistance Award 0-250% of FPL”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 30 days from screening date
The policy says
“Patients/responsible parties must complete, sign, and submit the financial assistance application within 30 days of the screening date, or as soon as medically and reasonably feasible.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
St. Mary’s Health
Cottonwood, Idaho County · Nonprofit, critical access
- 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
“Level of Financial Assistance Qualifying Federal Poverty Level 100% Assistance Award 0-250% of FPL”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 30 days from screening date
The policy says
“Patients/responsible parties must complete, sign, and submit the financial assistance application within 30 days of the screening date, or as soon as medically and reasonably feasible.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Teton Valley Health Care
Driggs, Teton 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“The full amount (100%) of hospital charges will be adjusted as financial assistance for any guarantor whose gross family income is at or below 100% of the current federal poverty guideline level, provided that such persons are not eligible for other private or public health coverage sponsorship.”
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
“The TVHC sliding fee scale will be used to determine the amount to be written off as financial assistance for guarantors with incomes between 100% and 350% of the current federal poverty level.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Valor Health
Emmett, Gem County · Government, 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
“Up to 100% of federal poverty level will receive 100% financial assistance.”
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
“201% – 300% of federal poverty level will receive 25% financial assistance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Up to 240 days after first billing statement
The policy says
“However, determination can be made during any stage of the patient’s stay after stabilization of medical condition or during the collection cycle, up to 240 days following the patient’s first billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
North Canyon Medical Center
Gooding, Gooding County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Timing
- 90 days after discharge
The policy says
“Any patients requesting a charity care determination later than ninety (90) days after discharge will be exempt for this statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Syringa General Hospital
Grangeville, Idaho 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.
St. Luke's Jerome Medical Center
Jerome, Jerome 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.
Shoshone Medical Center
Kellogg, Shoshone 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.
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center
Ketchum, Blaine 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.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Lewiston, Nez Perce 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.
Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital
Malad City, Oneida 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.
Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare
Montpelier, Bear Lake 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.
Gritman Medical Center
Moscow, Latah County · Nonprofit, critical access
- 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
“Financial Assistance Guidelines Income Level (of FPL) Discount 0-200% 100% 201% to 250% 80% 251% to 300% 60% 301% to 350% 40% 351% to 400% 20%”
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
“Financial Assistance Guidelines Income Level (of FPL) Discount 0-200% 100% 201% to 250% 80% 251% to 300% 60% 301% to 350% 40% 351% to 400% 20%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Until 240 days after first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“This period will be from the date of service until 240 days after the patient is provided with the first post-discharge billing statement for the care provided.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center
Mountain Home, Elmore 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.
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa
Nampa, Canyon County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Trinity Health
- 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
“Uninsured Patients whose Family Income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will be eligible for a 100% discount on the charges for services received.”
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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Uninsured Patients whose Family Income is above 200% of the FPL and does not exceed 400% of the FPL (or the higher % required by state law, if applicable) will be eligible for a discount on the charges for services received.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- From the day care is provided until the later of 240 days after that date or the other deadlines in the policy.
The policy says
“Application Period begins the day that care is provided and ends the later of 240 days after that date”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center
Nampa, Canyon 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.
Clearwater Valley Health
Orofino, Clearwater County · Nonprofit, critical access
- 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
“Level of Financial Assistance Qualifying Federal Poverty Level 100% Assistance Award 0-250% of FPL”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 30 days from screening date
The policy says
“Patients/responsible parties must complete, sign, and submit the financial assistance application within 30 days of the screening date, or as soon as medically and reasonably feasible.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Franklin County Medical Center
Preston, Franklin 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.
Madison Memorial Hospital
Rexburg, Madison 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.
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
Rupert, Minidoka 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.
Benewah Community Hospital
Saint Maries, Benewah 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.
Steele Memorial Medical Center
Salmon, Lemhi County · Government, critical access
Bonner General Health
Sandpoint, Bonner County · Nonprofit, critical access
- 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
“Income Level of FPL Discount 0-150% 100% 151-200% 75% 201-250% 50% 251-300% 25%”
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
“Income Level of FPL Discount 0-150% 100% 151-200% 75% 201-250% 50% 251-300% 25%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“financial assistance applications will be processed when received within 240 days.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Caribou Medical Center
Soda Springs, Caribou 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.
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center
Twin Falls, Twin Falls 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.
Weiser Memorial Hospital
Weiser, Washington County · Government, critical access
- 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
“Financial Assistance Write-off percentage 100% write off up to 150% federal poverty level 75% up to 150-175% FPL 50% up to 175-199% FPL 25% up to 200-400 FPL”
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
“Financial Assistance Write-off percentage 100% write off up to 150% federal poverty level 75% up to 150-175% FPL 50% up to 175-199% FPL 25% up to 200-400 FPL”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
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.
Intermountain Hospital
Boise, Ada County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Treasure Valley Hospital
Boise, Ada County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
West Valley Medical Center
Caldwell, Canyon County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Idaho Falls, Bonneville County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Idaho Falls, Bonneville County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Mountain View Hospital
Idaho Falls, Bonneville County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
St Luke'S Mccall
Mccall, Valley County · For-profit, critical access
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
Meridian, Ada County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, Bannock County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Post Falls, Kootenai 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 1 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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