Milton S Hershey Medical Center: Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Can't afford a bill from Milton S Hershey 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

How to apply

1. Check the income limit above — free care if your family income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, for medically necessary care.
2. Fill out the financial assistance application on the Penn State Health financial assistance page.
3. Gather proof of income and family size — the policy asks for your most recent tax return, recent pay stubs, bank statements, and proof of any other income.
4. Submit the application; all applicants are also screened for Medicaid coverage. If you have questions, call Patient Financial Services at 800-254-2619.

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.
• Penn State Health — PFS-051 Financial Assistance Policy
• Penn State Health — Hospital-based outpatient billing (financial counseling contact)