Need help paying medical bills? Many patients in the United States can’t afford to pay their medical debt and search for ways to help lower hospital bills.
Good news! Many patients don’t realize they may qualify for medical financial assistance programs, also known as hospital charity care. Most hospitals offer discounts or bill forgiveness based on income.
You might be eligible for free help with your medical debt
People are often surprised that they qualify for medical bill help at their hospital. On average, a family of 4 earning less than $100,000 a year will qualify.
Who Qualifies?
These examples show who might qualify for a discount. Every hospital policy is different. Your hospital may be more or less generous. See if you qualify.
Household of 1 making $46,000
Household of 2 making $63,000
Household of 3 making $80,000
Household of 4 making $97,000
* On average in 2024, households under 212% of the Federal Poverty Level will qualify for free care, and families under 311% will qualify for discounted care. These averages are derived from Dollar For’s national database of hospital financial assistance policies.
The problem is that most patients who need help paying medical bills don’t know about the programs. They don’t know they can apply for financial aid for medical bills. Learn more about charity care.
How does Dollar For help people who can’t afford hospital bills?
Dollar For believes a medical crisis shouldn’t become a financial crisis.
Dollar For helps you apply for financial assistance from your hospital. We don’t pay your bills — we get the hospital to forgive them.
Our services are completely free — no strings attached. Learn what to expect when you get help from Dollar For.
Apply now for medical debt support with our help
Dollar For can help advocate for you for free. Use our quick assessment tool to see if you are likely to qualify for debt forgiveness at your hospital. It’s free.
Patient Stories
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Cherlene Erauda
An Ohio woman discovered Dollar For in an online group called “Adulting” and eliminated thousands of dollars in debt.
Marquesa Cole
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