Lifecare Medical Center: Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Can't afford a bill from Lifecare 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% discount) if your household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Discounted care: If your income is between 200% and 250% of the poverty guidelines, you may get a 50% discount off gross charges. Note: assets over $15,000 (like a second home, extra land, or extra vehicles) can disqualify you.
How to apply: LifeCare Medical Center: Charity care brochure
Phone: 218-463-2500 — LifeCare Medical Center Business Office - ask for a financial counselor (also 800-356-7731).
How to apply
- Check the income limits above - free care at or below 200% of the poverty guidelines, 50% off up to 250%.
- Call 218-463-2500 and ask for a charity care application to be mailed to you, or pick one up at the Business Office.
- Fill out the application and include proof of income.
- If you need help applying, the brochure also lists Northwest Community Action at 218-528-3258.
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.
- LifeCare Medical Center: Financial assistance / charity care policy
- LifeCare Medical Center: Charity care brochure