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Do you qualify for charity care?
Many hospitals forgive or discount bills based on your income as a percentage of the federal poverty level. See where you land — in plain English.
See where you stand
Enter your household size and income. We’ll show your income as a percentage of the 2026 federal poverty level and what hospitals typically do at that level.
YOUR INCOME VS. THE POVERTY LEVEL
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Your numbers
- Household size
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- Annual income
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- Poverty level (100%)
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- 200% of poverty level
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- 400% of poverty level
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- Your % of poverty level
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What “% of poverty level” means
- 100% is the poverty line itself — for a single person in most states, $15,960 in 2026.
- 200% is double the poverty line. Many nonprofit hospitals write off bills entirely below this line.
- 400% is four times the line. Many hospitals offer sliding-scale discounts up to here.
- These are typical thresholds, not rules. Every hospital sets its own policy — some are more generous.
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Important: this is eligibility information, not a benefits determination. Only the hospital’s financial assistance office can decide what you actually qualify for — call them and ask.