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91 Nebraska hospitals, by town.
Nonprofit and government hospitals
Brown County Hospital
Ainsworth, Brown County · Government, critical access
Boone County Health Center
Albion, Boone 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.
Box Butte General Hospital
Alliance, Box Butte 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.
Harlan County Health System
Alma, Harlan County · Government, critical access
- Timing
- 120 days from discharge
The policy says
“Patients wishing to apply for Financial Assistance are responsible to initiate the process by seeking and completing the “Personal Financial Statement for Financial Assistance” within 120 days of discharge.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
West Holt Memorial Hospital
Atkinson, Holt 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.
Nemaha County Hospital
Auburn, Nemaha 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
“Nemaha County Hospital expands the eligible income level up to 150% of the current poverty guidelines in order to provide assistance to patients in need. For qualifying individuals, the amount of financial assistance will be provided for 100% of the billed charges for a 6 month time frame from the date of application approval.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance page
Memorial Community Health
Aurora, Hamilton County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Free care
- Up to 125% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $41,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FPL 225% 200% 175% 150% 125% Discount 25% 50% 75% 90% 100%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FPL 225% 200% 175% 150% 125% Discount 25% 50% 75% 90% 100%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge bill, or 30 days after final notice of collection actions if later
The policy says
“ends on the later of (i) the 240 th day after the date the first post -discharge (whether inpatient or outpatient) billing statement is provided to the patient OR (ii) not less than 30 days after the date the Hospital provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Rock County Hospital
Bassett, Holt 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.
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center
Beatrice, Gage 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
“If your household income is at or below 150% of the FPL you may be eligible for a discount of 100%.”
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
“Patients with a household income of 150%-300% of the FPL may qualify for a discount from a scale of 50% to 90%.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“For the purposes of this policy the "Application Period" begins on the date the care was provided to the patient and ends on the later of 240th day after the first post-discharge billing statement is provided to the patient or not less than 30 days after the date BCH provides the patient the required final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions (ECAs).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Dundy County Hospital
Benkelman, Dundy County · Government, critical access
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System
Blair, Washington County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Timing
- 240 days from first discharge billing
The policy says
“All patients will be given a minimum of 240 days from the mailing date of the first discharge billing to complete the financial assistance application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Boys Town, Douglas County · Nonprofit, childrens · Boys Town
- 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
“Patients who are uninsured or underinsured and have a household income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) (shown in the table below) may receive free care (a 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
“Individuals with annual household incomes between 201% and 400% FPG will be eligible for up to an 80% discount of normal charges, based on a sliding scale from our normal charges as illustrated by the table below.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from first billed date
The policy says
“Financial assistance will be considered at any point in the billing cycle, up to 240 days from the 1 st billed date, post discharge date or date of service.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Morrill County Community Hospital
Bridgeport, Morrill 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.
Melham Medical Center
Broken Bow, Custer 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.
- Discounts
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Callaway District Hospital
Callaway, Custer 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.
Tri Valley Health System
Cambridge, Furnas 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
“A full discount of 100% is available to all patients who are at or below the federal poverty levels based on their household income/family size.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 175% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $57,750 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Household Income as compared to FPL 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% Discount applied 100% 75% 50% 25% 0%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“For purposes of this policy, the "Application Period" begins on the date care is provided to the patient and ends on the later of (i) the 240th day after the date the first post-discharge (whether inpatient or outpatient) billing statement is provided to the patient OR (ii) not less than 30 days after the date the Hospital provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions ("ECAs").”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Merrick Medical Center
Central City, Merrick 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.
Chadron Hospital
Chadron, Dawes 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.
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus, Platte 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.
Cozad Community Hospital
Cozad, Dawson 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.
Avera Creighton Hospital
Creighton, Knox 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.
Crete Area Medical Center
Crete, Saline 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.
Butler County Health
David City, Butler 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 Community Health & Life
Fairbury, Jefferson 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
“Percent of Federal Poverty Guideline 150% 212.5% 275.0% 337.5% 400.0% Percent of Discount (If Less Than Guideline) 100% 80% 60% 40% 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
“Percent of Federal Poverty Guideline 150% 212.5% 275.0% 337.5% 400.0% Percent of Discount (If Less Than Guideline) 100% 80% 60% 40% 20%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“For purposes of this policy, the "Application Period" begins on the date care is provided to the patient and ends on the later of (i) the 240th day after the date the first post-discharge billing statement is provided to the patient (whether inpatient or outpatient) OR (ii) not less than 30 days after the date JCH&L provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions ("ECAs").”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Community Medical Center
Falls City, Richardson County · Nonprofit, critical access
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
Franklin, Franklin County · Government, critical access
Methodist Fremont Health
Fremont, Dodge County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Methodist 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
“Free Care: A 100% waiver of patient financial obligation resulting from eligible medical services provided by MHS for eligible patients, or their guarantors, with annualized family incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, provided, however, that patients who satisfy the FPL threshold but have Family Assets in excess of 600% of the FPL do not qualify for Full Free Care.”
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
“Discounted Care: The MHS sliding fee scale will be used to determine the amount eligible for financial assistance for any uninsured or underinsured patient, or patient guarantor, with gross family incomes greater than 200% but at or below 400% of the current federal poverty level after all third party payment possibilities available to the applicant have been exhausted or denied.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Later of 240 days after the first post-discharge statement or at least 30 days after the final ECA notice
The policy says
“Application Period: The application period is the later of 240 days after the date of the first post-discharge statement or not less than 30 days after the date MHS provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions ("ECAs") under the Billing and Collection Policy.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Friend Community Healthcare System
Friend, Saline 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.
Fillmore County Hospital
Geneva, Fillmore 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.
Genoa Medical Facilities
Genoa, Platte 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.
Gordon Memorial Health Services
Gordon, Sheridan County · Government, critical access
Gothenburg Health
Gothenburg, Dawson 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.
CHI Health St. Francis
Grand Island, Hall 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.
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
Grand Island, Hall 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.
Perkins County Health Services
Grant, Perkins 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.
Mary Lanning Healthcare
Hastings, Adams 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.
Thayer County Health Services
Hebron, Thayer 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.
Henderson Health Care
Henderson, York 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.
Phelps Memorial Health Center
Holdrege, Phelps 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“To qualify as Financially Indigent you must be uninsured or underinsured and have a household income equal to or less than 200% of Federal Poverty Level. Patients who qualify for financial assistance as Financially Indigent are eligible for 100% financial assistance on their balance as set forth in the policy.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“Application Period: Begins on the date care is provided to the patient and ends on the later of (i) the 240th day after the date the first post-discharge (whether inpatient or outpatient) billing statement is provided to the patient OR (ii) not less than 30 days AFTER THE DATE the Hospital provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence ECAs.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Chase County Community Hospital
Imperial, Chase 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.
CHI Health Good Samaritan
Kearney, Buffalo 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.
Kimball Health Services
Kimball, Kimball County · Government, critical access
Lexington Regional Health Center
Lexington, Dawson 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.
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln, Lancaster 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 Health Nebraska Heart
Lincoln, Lancaster 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 Health St. Elizabeth
Lincoln, Lancaster 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.
Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln, Lancaster 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.
Niobrara Valley Hospital
Lynch, Boyd 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.
Community Hospital
Mccook, Red Willow 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.
Kearney County Health Services
Minden, Kearney 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.
CHI Health St. Mary's
Nebraska City, Otoe 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.
Antelope Memorial Hospital
Neligh, Antelope 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.
Faith Health
Norfolk, Madison 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.
Great Plains Health
North Platte, Lincoln 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.
Avera St Anthony'S Hospital
O' Neill, Holt 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.
Ogallala Community Hospital
Ogallala, Keith County · Government, critical access · Banner 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
“< 200% of FPL 100% discount off AGB 100% discount off BAI”
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
“> 300% - 400% FPL 50% discount off AGB 50% discount off BAI”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
Omaha, Douglas 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 Health Immanuel
Omaha, Douglas 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 Health Lakeside
Omaha, Douglas 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.
Children's Nebraska
Omaha, Douglas County · Nonprofit, childrens
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Douglas County Community Mental Health Center
Omaha, Douglas 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.
Methodist Hospital
Omaha, Douglas County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Methodist 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
“Free Care: A 100% waiver of patient financial obligation resulting from eligible medical services provided by MHS for eligible patients, or their guarantors, with annualized family incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, provided, however, that patients who satisfy the FPL threshold but have Family Assets in excess of 600% of the FPL do not qualify for Full Free Care.”
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
“Discounted Care: The MHS sliding fee scale will be used to determine the amount eligible for financial assistance for any uninsured or underinsured patient, or patient guarantor, with gross family incomes greater than 200% but at or below 400% of the current federal poverty level after all third party payment possibilities available to the applicant have been exhausted or denied.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Later of 240 days after the first post-discharge statement or at least 30 days after the final ECA notice
The policy says
“Application Period: The application period is the later of 240 days after the date of the first post-discharge statement or not less than 30 days after the date MHS provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions ("ECAs") under the Billing and Collection Policy.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
The Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Douglas County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Nebraska Medicine
- 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
“Patients with gross family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and assets less three times the federal poverty level will quality for full free care.”
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
“Discounted care is available to those with incomes between 200% and 400% of the federal poverty level.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from first billed date
The policy says
“Financial assistance will be considered at any point in the billing cycle, up to 240 days from the 1stbilled date.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Valley County Health System
Ord, Valley 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.
Annie Jeffrey Health Center
Osceola, Polk 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.
Garden County Health Services
Oshkosh, Garden County · Nonprofit, critical access
We have not read its financial assistance policy yet. Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Osmond General Hospital
Osmond, Pierce County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Discounts
- Up to 150% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $49,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge bill, or 30 days after final notice of collection actions if later
The policy says
“ends on the later of (i) the 240 th day after the date the first post -discharge (whether inpatient or outpatient) billing statement is provided to the patient OR (ii) not less than 30 days after the date the Hospital provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
CHI Health Midlands
Papillion, Sarpy 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.
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital
Pawnee City, Pawnee 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.
Pender Community Health
Pender, Thurston County · Government, critical access
- Timing
- 240 days after first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“For purposes of this policy, the "Application Period" begins on the date care is provided to the patient and ends on the later of (i) the 240th day after the date the first post-discharge (whether inpatient or outpatient) billing statement is provided to the patient OR (ii) not less than 30 days after the date the Hospital provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions ("ECAs").”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
CHI Health Plainview
Plainview, Pierce 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.
Webster County Community Hospital
Red Cloud, Webster 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.
CHI Health Schuyler
Schuyler, Colfax 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.
Regional West Medical Center
Scottsbluff, Scott Bluff 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
“Family Income at 0 – 200% FPL -100% full reduction; 201% -400% of FPL -Partial Reduction.”
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
“Family Income at 0 – 200% FPL -100% full reduction; 201% -400% of FPL -Partial Reduction.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 180 days after first post-discharge bill (or at least 30 days after notice of extraordinary collection)
The policy says
“The Application Period begins on the date the care is provided and ends on the latter of the 180th day after the date that the first post-discharge billing statement for the care is provided or at least (30) days after RWHS provides the individual with a written notice that sets a deadline after which extraordinary collection actions (as defined in the may be initiated.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Memorial Health Care Systems
Seward, Seward County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Free care
- Up to 175% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $57,750 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FPL 0% to 175% 176% to 189% 190% to 203% 204% to 217% 218% to 231% 232% to 245% 246% to 259% 260% to 273% 274% to 287% 288% to 300% Discount 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%”
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
“FPL 0% to 175% 176% to 189% 190% to 203% 204% to 217% 218% to 231% 232% to 245% 246% to 259% 260% to 273% 274% to 287% 288% to 300% Discount 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“the "Application Period" begins on the date care is provided to the patient and ends on the later of (i) the 240th day after the date the first post-discharge (whether inpatient or outpatient) billing statement is provided to the patient”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Sidney Regional Medical Center
Sidney, Cheyenne 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.
Howard County Medical Center
St Paul, Howard 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.
Brodstone Healthcare
Superior, Nuckolls County · Nonprofit, critical access
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Syracuse Area Health
Syracuse, Otoe 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.
Johnson County Hospital
Tecumseh, Johnson 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
“Percentage of FPG Sliding Scale Discount % 0%-150% 100%”
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.
Cherry County Hospital
Valentine, Cherry 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.
Saunders Medical Center
Wahoo, Saunders 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.
Providence Medical Center
Wayne, Wayne 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.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge bill, or 30 days after final notice of collection actions if later
The policy says
“ends on the later of (i) the 240th day after the date the first post-discharge (whether inpatient or outpatient) billing statement is provided to the patient OR (ii) not less than 30 days after the date PMC provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions ("ECAs")”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Franciscan Healthcare
West Point, Cuming 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
“When total household income is less than 100% of the federal poverty guideline, a 100% discount from gross charges applies.”
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
“When total household income is between 100% and 200% of the federal poverty guideline, a partial discount applies.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge bill, or 30 days after final notice of collection actions if later
The policy says
“ends on the later of (i) the 240th day after the date the first post -discharge (whether inpatient or outpatient) billing statement is provided to the patient OR (ii) not less than 30 days after the date FH provides the patient the requisite final notice to commence extraordinary collection actions”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
York General
York, York 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
“FPL 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% Discount 100% 75% 50% 35% 25%”
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
“FPL 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% Discount 100% 75% 50% 35% 25%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge bill
The policy says
“ends on the later of (i) the 240th day after the date the first post-discharge (whether inpatient or outpatient) billing statement is provided to the patient”
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.
Bellevue Medical Center
Bellevue, Sarpy County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney, Buffalo County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Lincoln Surgical Hospital
Lincoln, Lancaster County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Midwest Surgical Hospital
Omaha, Douglas County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital
Omaha, Douglas County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Nebraska Spine Hospital
Omaha, Douglas 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).
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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