Charles A Dean Memorial Hospital: Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Can't afford a bill from Charles A Dean Memorial 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

How to apply

1. Check the income limits above — at or below 150% of the federal poverty level may mean free care; 151% to 250% may mean a discount.
2. Fill out the Northern Light financial assistance application and attach proof of income (pay stubs, tax return, or a benefits letter).
3. Mail the completed application to Northern Light Health, Cianchette Building, 43 Whiting Hill Rd, Brewer, ME 04412, or call the number above for help filling it out.
4. Wait for the hospital's written decision, and call if you have questions or need to appeal.

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.
• Northern Light Health: Financial assistance (billing help)
• Northern Light Health: Financial assistance application