Major Hospital: Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Can't afford a bill from Major 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
200%of the federal poverty level — the free-care income limit
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 201% and 300% of the poverty guidelines, you may get up to a 75% discount off gross charges.
How to apply: Major Hospital: Financial assistance policy
Phone: 317-392-3211 — Major Health Partners - ask for help with billing or the financial assistance application.
How to apply
- Check the income limits above - free care at or below 200% of the poverty guidelines, discounts up to 300%.
- You may be asked to apply for Medicaid or marketplace coverage first, if you might qualify.
- Fill out the financial assistance application and provide proof of income.
- Submit it to the hospital - call 317-392-3211 if you need help with the form.
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 Major Hospital charges
Check if you qualify at other hospitals
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.
- Major Hospital: Financial assistance policy