Christiana Hospital: Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Can't afford a bill from Christiana 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 for medically necessary services if your household income is at or below 400% of the federal poverty level.
Discounted care: If your medical costs for an episode of care are more than 20% of your annual income, you may qualify even at a higher income. Uninsured patients above 400% of the poverty level can get a 15% discount.
How to apply: ChristianaCare: Financial assistance policy
Phone: 302-623-7440 — Financial assistance, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
How to apply
- Check the income limit above — free care for medically necessary services goes to household incomes at or below 400% of the federal poverty level.
- Fill out ChristianaCare's financial assistance application and gather proof of household income.
- Send the application and documents back as the policy instructs.
- Call the number above to get an application or check whether you qualify.
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.
See what Christiana Hospital charges
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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.
- ChristianaCare Financial Assistance Policy (PDF, effective 9-1-25)
- ChristianaCare News: You May Qualify for Help Paying Your Medical Bills