Dell Children's Medical Center: Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Can't afford a bill from Dell Children's Medical Center? 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 (a 100% charity care write-off on the part you owe) if your household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
Discounted care: Discounted rates on a sliding scale if your income is above 250% but not over 400% of the federal poverty level (95% help at 251-300%, 90% at 301-350%, 85% at 351-400%).
How to apply: Ascension Seton: Financial assistance policy summary (PDF, names Dell Children's Medical Center)
Phone: 512-324-1125 — Patient financial services.
How to apply
- Check the income limits above — free care up to 250% of the poverty level, discounts up to 400%.
- Fill out the financial assistance application and gather proof of income.
- Return the application as directed in the policy summary, or ask for a copy by mail when you call.
- Call 512-324-1125 for help completing the application.
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.
- Ascension Seton: Financial assistance plain language summary (Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas)
- Ascension: Financial assistance policy (250%/400% thresholds)