York Hospital is a non-profit healthcare provider. York Hospital is committed to providing financial assistance to every person in need of medically necessary treatment even if that person is uninsured, under insured or ineligible for government programs, or unable to pay based on their financial situation. The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for financial assistance for patient who incur significant financial burden as a result of the amount they are expected to owe “out of pocket” for medically necessary health care services.York Hospital will provide emergency care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. York Hospital will accept a variety of payment methods and will offer resources to assist in resolving outstanding balances. We will assist patients in applying for known programs of financial assistance that may be applicable. We will treat all patients with loving-kindness, respect and compassion.

DEFINITION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial Assistance is care provided to a patient with a demonstrated inability to pay. In accordance with the guidelines put forth by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, York Hospital is required to provide free care to residents of Maine whose income falls on or below 150% of the poverty level guidelines. York Hospital provides free care at 200% or below the federal poverty guidelines as outlined below.

Financial Assistance may include unpaid co insurance and deductibles if the patient meets the financial Assistance eligibility requirements.
A service rendered to a patient in which payment was anticipated but not received is considered bad debt. These patients are considered able to pay and therefore do not meet the criteria for financial assistance.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

In accordance with the guidelines put forth by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, York Hospital is required to provide free care to residents of Maine whose incomes fall on or below 150% of the poverty level guidelines. York Hospital provides free care at 200% or below the federal poverty guidelines as outlined below.

Size of Family

Federal Income Guidelines
YH Income Guidelines
1
$11,770
$23,540
2
$15,930
$31,860
3
$20,090
$40,180
4
$24,250
$48,500
5
$28,410
$56,933
6
$32,570
$65,140