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I cannot afford this hospital bill and want to ask for aid
Your options, best first
#1 Instant price check and quote request
What it costs here
Price check: UNKNOWN. no live listing prices yet in this category, so we do not guess; send the generated request below to get real quotes.
#2 Book a advocate
Hospital / facility bill audit & negotiation
An advocate can help you assemble the application you send.
Prices are set by each independent advocate and shown before you pay.
#3 Do it yourself
Apply for the hospital's aid policy
- Search the hospital's website for 'financial assistance policy'.
- Ask for the application and the income limits.
- Nonprofit hospitals must allow at least 240 days after the first post-discharge bill to apply (26 CFR 1.501(r)-6).
- Send income proof and keep copies.
- Ask for a hold on billing while it is reviewed.
Safety: Send only the documents the application asks for.
Stop and call a pro if: you are denied: ask for the reason in writing and an appeal; contact a legal aid office.
Based on: CFPB - What should I do if I can't pay a medical bill?, U.S. PIRG - I received a medical bill I cannot afford to pay
General information, not professional, legal or medical advice. You decide and you send every document yourself; we never contact anyone for you.