Abbott Northwestern Hospital: Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Can't afford a bill from Abbott Northwestern Hospital? You may not have to pay all of it. Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance — here are this hospital's actual income limits and how to apply, taken from its own published policy.
Quick facts
Free care: Free care if your household income is at or below 275% of the federal poverty level. If approved, Allina writes off the remaining balance for non-elective, medically necessary care.
Discounted care: If you do not qualify for free care but your annual household income is below $125,000, you can get a discount on medically necessary care through the hospital's uninsured discount program.
How to apply: Abbott Northwestern Hospital: Financial assistance
Phone: 612-262-9000 — Patient Financial Services (Mon-Thu, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fri, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.); toll-free 1-800-859-5077.
How to apply
- Check the income limits above - free care goes up to 275% of the federal poverty level.
- Call Patient Financial Services at 612-262-9000 (or 1-800-859-5077) or download the Partners Care application.
- Fill out the application and send it with proof of income and assets, such as recent pay stubs or a tax return.
- If approved, Allina writes off your remaining balance for medically necessary care; eligibility can last up to 12 months.
Good to know
- You can apply up to 240 days after your first bill — even if the bill already went to collections.
- A new bill means a new application — you can apply more than once. More in our guide You Might Not Have to Pay That Hospital Bill.
- Whatever remains after assistance can still be negotiated: How to Negotiate a Hospital Bill.
- Free help applying: Dollar For walks you through it at no cost.
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Sources
- Policy details above come from the hospital's own published materials, linked below. Policies change — if a link breaks or a number looks off, call the hospital and please tell us.
- Allina Partners Care policy
- Partners Care application (English)
- Allina uninsured discount program
- Billing frequently asked questions