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27 New Hampshire hospitals, by town.
Nonprofit and government hospitals
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
Berlin, Coos County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“AVH allows a 100% discount to applicants whose household income, earned and unsheltered, is below 300% of the poverty level (Attachment A).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“For uninsured and underinsured patients, a financial assistance application will be accepted and underwritten for approval up to 240 days from the initial statement date.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Valley Regional Hospital
Claremont, Sullivan 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.
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
Colebrook, Coos County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Eligible patients whose family income is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) in effect at the time of the determination receive a 100% discount on all eligible services and medical supplies.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“A patient can apply for financial assistance before, during, and up to 240 days after the first patient statement is received for the service provided, including after an account has been referred to an outside collection agency.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Concord Hospital
Concord, Merrimack 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.
New Hampshire Hospital
Concord, Merrimack 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.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Dover, Strafford 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.
Exeter Hospital
Exeter, Rockingham County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Beth Israel Lahey Health
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“The patient must apply and supply all required documentation needed to establish eligibility for financial assistance no later than 240 days after the date of their first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Concord Hospital- Franklin
Franklin, Merrimack 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.
Cheshire Medical Center
Keene, Cheshire County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Dartmouth Health
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“For insured patients whose household income is at or below 250% of FPL, we will waive (i.e., 100% discount) all out-of-pocket costs for emergency and medically necessary services rendered (i.e., the care is free).”
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
“251%-300% of FPL, the discount will be 75% • 301%-350% of FPL, the discount will be 50% • 351%-400% of FPL, the discount will be 40%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Any time, including after collections referral; decision within 30 days
The policy says
“A patient can apply for financial assistance any time before, during, and after service is provided, including after an account has been referred to an outside collection agency.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Concord Hospital- Laconia
Laconia, Belknap 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.
Weeks Medical Center
Lancaster, Coos County · Nonprofit, critical access
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pageApplication
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
Lebanon, Grafton County · Nonprofit, critical access · Dartmouth Health
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“For insured patients whose household income is at or below 250% of FPL, we will waive (i.e., 100% discount) all out-of-pocket costs for emergency and medically necessary services rendered (i.e., the care is free).”
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
“251%-300% of FPL, the discount will be 75% • 301%-350% of FPL, the discount will be 50% • 351%-400% of FPL, the discount will be 40%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Any time, including after collections referral; decision within 30 days
The policy says
“A patient can apply for financial assistance any time before, during, and after service is provided, including after an account has been referred to an outside collection agency.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, Grafton County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Dartmouth Health
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“For insured patients whose household income is at or below 250% of FPL, we will waive (i.e., 100% discount) all out-of-pocket costs for emergency and medically necessary services rendered (i.e., the care is free).”
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
“251%-300% of FPL, the discount will be 75% • 301%-350% of FPL, the discount will be 50% • 351%-400% of FPL, the discount will be 40%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Any time, including after collections referral; decision within 30 days
The policy says
“A patient can apply for financial assistance any time before, during, and after service is provided, including after an account has been referred to an outside collection agency.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Littleton Regional Healthcare
Littleton, Grafton 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.
Catholic Medical Center
Manchester, Hillsborough 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.
Elliot Hospital
Manchester, Hillsborough County · Nonprofit, general acute care · SolutionHealth
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“The program provides relief from financial liability to Elliot Hospital if the patient’s income falls below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and meets asset guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 120 days
The policy says
“To be considered for financial assistance, completed applications must be received within 120 days of the first post-discharge (or outpatient encounter) billing statement from SolutionHealth.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyHospital’s financial assistance pagePlain language summaryApplication
Southern NH Medical Center
Nashua, Hillsborough County · Nonprofit, general acute care · SolutionHealth
- Timing
- 120 days
The policy says
“To be considered for financial assistance, completed applications must be received within 120 days of the first post-discharge (or outpatient encounter) billing statement from SolutionHealth.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
St. Joseph Hospital
Nashua, Hillsborough County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Covenant 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
“Financial Assistance: Income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines qualifies for 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
“Income 201-400% of Federal Poverty Guidelines qualifies for a 70% discount.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
New London Hospital
New London, Merrimack County · Nonprofit, critical access · Dartmouth Health
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“For insured patients whose household income is at or below 250% of FPL, we will waive (i.e., 100% discount) all out-of-pocket costs for emergency and medically necessary services rendered (i.e., the care is free).”
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
“251%-300% of FPL, the discount will be 75% • 301%-350% of FPL, the discount will be 50% • 351%-400% of FPL, the discount will be 40%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Any time, including after collections referral; decision within 30 days
The policy says
“A patient can apply for financial assistance any time before, during, and after service is provided, including after an account has been referred to an outside collection agency.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
MaineHealth Memorial Hospital
North Conway, Carroll County · Nonprofit, critical access · MaineHealth
- 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
“MaineHealth provides free care to Maine residents with income less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Monadnock Community Hospital
Peterborough, Hillsborough County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Free care
- Up to 275% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $90,750 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Household income calculated between 0% and 275% of the year’s current FPG will be awarded a level 1 (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
“Household income calculated between 276% and 400% of the year’s current FPG will be awarded a level 2 (55%) discount.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Past dates of service may be considered eligible for FA if the first post-discharge statement was issued within 240 days of the FA application date.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Speare Memorial Hospital
Plymouth, Grafton 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.
Huggins Hospital
Wolfeboro, Carroll County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“A patient can apply for financial assistance before, during, and up to 240 days after the first patient statement is received for the service provided, including after an account has been referred to an outside collection agency.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Cottage Hospital
Woodsville, Grafton 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.
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.
Parkland Medical Center
Derry, Rockingham County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Portsmouth, Rockingham County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Rochester, Strafford 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 0 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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