Texas Health Resources income limits
| Household size | Free care: yearly income up to 250% | Discounts: yearly income up to 500% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $39,900 | $79,800 |
| 2 people | $54,100 | $108,200 |
| 3 people | $68,300 | $136,600 |
| 4 people | $82,500 | $165,000 |
| 5 people | $96,700 | $193,400 |
| 6 people | $110,900 | $221,800 |
- 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/Guarantors with a family income at or below 250 percent of applicable federal poverty guidelines” (page p.2)
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four.The policy says: “annual income falls between 251% - 500% of the Federal Poverty Income Level (FPIL) and unpaid Texas Health bills (after payment by all third parties) exceeds 5%” (page p.13)
- Sliding scale
- Up to 250%: 100% off the balance, if the patient lacks sufficient funds. 251% to 500% with a balance of 5% or more of income: 95% off. Above 500% with a balance over 20% of income: 80% off. Above 250% with a balance over 100% of income: 98% off.
- With insurance
- The balance after insurance may be reduced if the patient cannot pay it. Insurance comes first, and above 250% of the guidelines the balance must pass a share of income. (Policy, pages 2, 3 and 13.)
- Savings and assets
- Savings or other assets may count.
- Large bills
- Larger bills compared with income can qualify at higher incomes: a balance of 5% of income or more at 251% to 500%, 20% or more above 500%, and over 100% of income for the largest tier.
How to apply for Texas Health Resources financial assistance
- Without a full application
- Some patients may be approved without a full application.
- Time to apply
- Up to 365 days from the date of service.The policy says: “Patients are given the opportunity to apply for financial assistance up to 365 days from the date of service.” (page p.1)
- How to apply
- Apply through the MyChart portal if a balance is already due, or download the paper application, or ask Texas Health for one by email, mail or in person at a hospital admitting office. A paper form can also be requested from customer service.
- Also good to know
- Cash, stocks, bonds and other assets that can be turned into cash within 7 days may count. Some joint venture facilities are not run by the Texas Health business office, and non-Texas Health physicians bill separately.
Common questions about Texas Health Resources financial assistance
What is the income limit for Texas Health Resources financial assistance?
Texas Health Resources’s policy lists free care up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines and discounts up to 500%. With the 2026 guidelines for the 48 states and Washington, DC, that is for free care, a yearly income up to about $39,900 for one person and $82,500 for a family of four; for discounts, a yearly income up to about $79,800 for one person and $165,000 for a family of four. Texas Health Resources decides from its own application; only the hospital can confirm what you may get.
How do I apply for Texas Health Resources financial assistance?
Apply through the MyChart portal if a balance is already due, or download the paper application, or ask Texas Health for one by email, mail or in person at a hospital admitting office. A paper form can also be requested from customer service. Time to apply: Up to 365 days from the date of service.
Source
Financial Assistance Policy (system policy), 2026-04-21. Read with AI reading tools on November 6, 2026, and checked by a second one against the same document. There is also a plain language summary.
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