Hospital financial aid
Hospital Financial Assistance / Charity Care (NY Public Health Law 2807-k(9-a))
In short
Free or discounted hospital bills; caps on charges; protection from liens/lawsuits; uniform statewide application. NY residents (uninsured or underinsured) with income up to 400% FPL; no asset test under 2023-2024 amendments.
- What you get
- Free or discounted hospital bills; caps on charges; protection from liens/lawsuits; uniform statewide application.
- Who qualifies
- NY residents (uninsured or underinsured) with income up to 400% FPL; no asset test under 2023-2024 amendments.
- Income limit (2026)
- Up to 400% FPL (sliding); lowest incomes pay nominal/no amount (exact tiers in law, verify).
- Papers to gather
- Bill, income proof (self-attest allowed in some cases), address.
- Renewal
- Per bill / periodic.
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