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🤲 How Hospital Charity Care Works
Free or reduced care exists at most hospitals. Almost nobody claims it.
Understanding Hospital Charity Care Policies
- Federal law requires non-profit hospitals to have a **financial assistance policy** that helps patients who cannot afford their bills.
- This program, often called charity care, can waive or significantly discount your medical expenses.
- Hospitals must make these applications available to all patients, yet few people ever apply.
- You do not need to be uninsured to qualify for help with your balance.
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