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117 Tennessee hospitals, by town.
Nonprofit and government hospitals
Bolivar General Hospital
Bolivar, Hardeman County · Government, critical access · West Tennessee Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
- Timing
- 8 months after first billing
The policy says
“Patients/Guarantors will be eligible to apply for financial assistance for up to eight months after first patient billing.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Western Mental Health Institute
Bolivar, Hardeman 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.
Bristol Regional Medical Center
Bristol, Sullivan County · Government, general acute care · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Camden General Hospital
Camden, Benton County · Government, critical access · West Tennessee Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
- Timing
- 8 months after first billing
The policy says
“Patients/Guarantors will be eligible to apply for financial assistance for up to eight months after first patient billing.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman
Centerville, Hickman County · Nonprofit, critical access · Ascension
- 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
“Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity 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
“Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill (later applications limited to unpaid balance)
The policy says
“submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Baroness-Erlanger Hospital
Chattanooga, Hamilton County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Hamilton 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.
Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute
Chattanooga, Hamilton 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.
Maury Regional Medical Center
Columbia, Maury 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.
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Cookeville, Putnam County · Government, general acute care
- 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
“100% or below Federal Poverty Level 100% discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton
Covington, Tipton 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.
Cumberland Medical Center
Crossville, Cumberland 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.
Rhea Medical Center
Dayton, Rhea 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.
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
Elizabethton, Carter County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Houston County Community Hospital
Erin, Houston County · Government, 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
“125% and below FPL 100% discount $19,950.00 and below $27,050.00 and below $34,150.00 and below $41,250.00 and below”
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
“476% - 500% 25% discount $75,959.60 - $79,800.00 $103,006.40 - $108,200.00 $130,043.20 - $136,600.00 $157,080.00 - $165,000.00”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Lincoln Medical Center
Fayetteville, Lincoln County · Government, general acute care · Huntsville Hospital Health System
- 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
“Underinsured Patients with household income levels at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) free of charge.”
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.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“Accept financial assistance applications for at least 240 days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital
Franklin, Williamson County · Nonprofit, 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.
Williamson Medical Center
Franklin, Williamson County · Government, general acute care
- 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
“Charity Care 100% Discount 90% Discount 80% Discount 70% Discount 60% Discount Family Size 100% FPL Annual income 150% FPL Annual income 175% FPL Annual income 200% FPL Annual income 250% FPL Annual income”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Charity Care 100% Discount 90% Discount 80% Discount 70% Discount 60% Discount Family Size 100% FPL Annual income 150% FPL Annual income 175% FPL Annual income 200% FPL Annual income 250% FPL Annual income”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- No fixed deadline stated; determination can be made at any point in the collection cycle
The policy says
“However, the determination may be done at any point in the collection cycle.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Greeneville Community Hospital
Greeneville, Greene County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Roane Medical Center
Harriman, Roane County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Highpoint Health - Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas
Hartsville, Trousdale County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County
Huntingdon, Carroll 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.
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, Madison County · Government, general acute care · West Tennessee Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
- Timing
- 8 months after first billing
The policy says
“Patients/Guarantors will be eligible to apply for financial assistance for up to eight months after first patient billing.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Pathways Behavioral Health Services
Jackson, Madison County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · West Tennessee Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Franklin Woods Community Hospital
Johnson City, Washington County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, Washington County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport, Sullivan County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Indian Path Community Hospital
Kingsport, Sullivan County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, Knox County · Nonprofit, childrens
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.
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, Knox 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.
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
Knoxville, Knox 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.
Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, Knox 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.
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, Knox 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
“Eligible Patients with Family Income for Family Size not more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines are provided a discount of 100% of Hospital Gross Charges for all Emergency Medical Care or other Medically Necessary Services.”
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
“Eligible Patients with Family Income for Family Size more than 200% but not more than 300% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines are provided a discount of 80% of Hospital Gross Charges for all Emergency Medical Care or other Medically Necessary Services.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“All patients have 240 days from the date of the first post discharge billing statement to apply.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Lafollette Medical Center
La Follette, Campbell 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.
Macon Community Hospital
Lafayette, Macon 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.
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, Lawrence 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.
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Lebanon, Wilson County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“The period that begins the date of delivery of Eligible Health Services and extends 240 days after the date VUMC (or its agent) provides the first post-discharge billing statement to the patient, or their appropriate representative, for Eligible Health Care Services”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
Lenoir City, Loudon 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.
Marshall Medical Center
Lewisburg, Marshall 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.
Unity Medical Center
Manchester, Coffee County · Nonprofit, 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
“(a)If the patient's household income is between 0%-250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, 100% discount (Charity 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
“(c)If the patient's household income is between 301%-400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, 60% discount (Financial Assistance).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, Blount 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.
Ascension Saint Thomas River Park
Mcminnville, Warren County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ascension
- 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
“Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity 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
“Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill (later applications limited to unpaid balance)
The policy says
“submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
Memphis, Shelby 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.
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
Memphis, Shelby County · Nonprofit, 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.
Memphis Mental Health Institute
Memphis, Shelby 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 University Hospital
Memphis, Shelby County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- At least 240 days after the first billing statement
The policy says
“For purposes of this policy the application period begins on the date medical care is provided and ends no less than 240 days after the first billing statement following the date services are rendered or 30 days after the hospital provides a written notice to the patient outlining pending extraordinary collection actions.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Regional One Health
Memphis, Shelby County · Government, general acute care
- Timing
- 120 days from first post-discharge billing statement (at least another 120 days if application begun)
The policy says
“Patients will have one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the first “post discharge” billing statement to complete the Application Process or Screening Process before any Extraordinary Collection Actions are taken by Regional One Health.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Shelby County · Nonprofit, childrens
Milan General Hospital
Milan, Gibson County · Government, general acute care · West Tennessee Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
- Timing
- 8 months after first billing
The policy says
“Patients/Guarantors will be eligible to apply for financial assistance for up to eight months after first patient billing.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System
Morristown, Hamblen County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Johnson County Community Hospital
Mountain City, Johnson County · Nonprofit, critical access · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Murfreesboro, Rutherford County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ascension
- 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
“Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity 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
“Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill (later applications limited to unpaid balance)
The policy says
“submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Nashville, Davidson County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ascension
- 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
“Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity 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
“Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill (later applications limited to unpaid balance)
The policy says
“submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery
Nashville, Davidson County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ascension
- 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
“Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity 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
“Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill (later applications limited to unpaid balance)
The policy says
“submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute
Nashville, Davidson 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.
Nashville General Hospital
Nashville, Davidson County · Government, 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“100% Discount – Under 200% of FPG Cost Share of $10 per clinic visits; $100 for non-urgent procedures”
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
“60% Discount – 300% - 400% of FPG10% up to $2,500 paid in advance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- Applications cover services sought or provided within the past 90 days
The policy says
“A financial assistance application will be provided to patients/families for services they are seeking or services that have been provided within the past 90 days.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, Davidson 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.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Davidson County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“The period that begins the date of delivery of Eligible Health Services and extends 240 days after the date VUMC (or its agent) provides the first post-discharge billing statement to the patient, or their appropriate representative, for Eligible Health Care Services”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Methodist Medical Center
Oak Ridge, Anderson 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.
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
Oak Ridge, Anderson County · Nonprofit, psychiatric
- Discounts
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“To qualify for financial assistance, the patient must have annual income below 200% of the current poverty income guidelines as set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services as shown below.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital
Paris, Henry County · Government, general acute care · West Tennessee Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
- Timing
- 8 months after first billing
The policy says
“Patients/Guarantors will be eligible to apply for financial assistance for up to eight months after first patient billing.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital
Pikeville, Bledsoe 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.
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital
Rogersville, Hawkins County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Hardin Medical Center
Savannah, Hardin County · Government, general acute care
LeConte Medical Center
Sevierville, Sevier 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.
Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb
Smithville, De Kalb County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Ascension
- 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
“Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity 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
“Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill
The policy says
“submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Hancock County Hospital
Sneedville, Hancock County · Nonprofit, critical access · Ballad Health
- Free care
- Up to 225% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $74,250 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for 100% financial assistance, unless their Asset Value exceeds $25,000.”
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.
The policy says
“FAP-Eligible Individuals having annual Household Income between 225% and 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (taking into account family size according to the US Census Bureau and the number of dependents per IRS rules) may be eligible for a partial discount, based on a sliding scale of income, on AGB charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to two hundred forty (240) days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
TriStar Northcrest Medical Center
Springfield, Robertson 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.
Sweetwater Hospital Association
Sweetwater, Monroe County · Nonprofit, general acute care
Covenant Health Claiborne
Tazewell, Claiborne County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital
Tullahoma, Coffee County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Timing
- 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“The period that begins the date of delivery of Eligible Health Services and extends 240 days after the date VUMC (or its agent) provides the first post-discharge billing statement to the patient, or their appropriate representative, for Eligible Health Care Services”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City
Union City, Obion 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.
Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers
Waverly, Humphreys County · Nonprofit, critical access · Ascension
- 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
“Patients with income less than or equal to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level income (“FPL”), will be eligible for 100% charity 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
“Patients with incomes above 250% of the FPL but not exceeding 400% of the FPL, will receive a sliding scale discount”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days after the first discharge bill (later applications limited to unpaid balance)
The policy says
“submits a financial assistance application (an “Application”) on or prior to the 240th day after the Patient’s first discharge bill”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Wayne Medical Center
Waynesboro, Wayne County · Nonprofit, rural emergency
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
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.
TriStar Ashland City Medical Center
Ashland City, Cheatham County · For-profit, rural emergency
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
Athens, McMinn County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center
Bartlett, Shelby County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Haywood County Community Hospital
Brownsville, Haywood County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Highpoint Health-Riverview With Ascension Saint Th
Carthage, Smith County · For-profit, critical access
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Erlanger Behavioral Hospital
Chattanooga, Hamilton County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, Hamilton County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Unity Psychiatric Care-Clarksville
Clarksville, Montgomery County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
Clarksville, Montgomery County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Affiliate of Vitruvian Health
Cleveland, Bradley County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Pinewood Springs
Columbia, Maury County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Unity Psychiatric Care-Columbia
Columbia, Maury County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
Dickson, Dickson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center
Dyersburg, Dyer County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma
Gallatin, Sumner County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
Hendersonville, Sumner County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
TriStar Summit Medical Center
Hermitage, Davidson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Perimeter Behavioral Center of Jackson
Jackson, Madison County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Jefferson City, Jefferson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Creekside Behavioral Health
Kingsport, Sullivan County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
East Tennessee Behavioral Health
Knoxville, Knox County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Henderson County Community Hospital
Lexington, Henderson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Livingston Regional Hospital
Livingston, Overton County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Unity Psychiatric Care-Martin
Martin, Weakley County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Volunteer Community Hospital
Martin, Weakley County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Crestwyn Behavioral Health
Memphis, Shelby County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Delta Specialty Hospital
Memphis, Shelby County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
St Francis Hospital
Memphis, Shelby County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Unity Psychiatric Care-Memphis
Memphis, Shelby County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Trustpoint Hospital
Murfreesboro, Rutherford County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Nashville, Davidson County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, Davidson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, Davidson County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center
Newport, Cocke County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Big South Fork Medical Center
Oneida, Scott County · For-profit, critical access
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Powell, Knox County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski
Pulaski, Giles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Lauderdale Community Hospital
Ripley, Lauderdale County · For-profit, critical access
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital
Shelbyville, Bedford County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center
Smyrna, Rutherford County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
Sparta, White County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest
Winchester, Franklin County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Stones River Hospital
Woodbury, Cannon 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 4 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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