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2026 Federal Poverty Level

Do you qualify for Charity Care?

Most non-profit hospitals must offer free or discounted care to patients below a certain income. Find out where you stand in under a minute.

Let's find help paying

1. What kind of bill or care is it?
2. Do you have insurance?

Tell us about your household

Based on the 2026 Federal Poverty Level (48 states + DC).

Enter your details to see your estimated assistance tier.

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What to do with this number

  1. 1

    Request the FAP

    Call the hospital's billing office and ask for their Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) and application — they're legally required to give it to you.

  2. 2

    Gather documents

    Use the document list on the right to assemble your packet before you submit the application.

  3. 3

    Get the bill paused

    Ask them to put your account on hold while the FAP is reviewed. Collections cannot continue during the review.

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