Perham Health: Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Can't afford a bill from Perham Health? 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 if your annual household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, through Perham Health's Financial Assistance Program.
Discounted care: If your household income is between 200% and 300% of the federal poverty level, you may qualify for discounted rates.
How to apply: Perham Health: Billing & financial information
Phone: 218-347-1350 — Patient Financial Services.
How to apply
- Check the income limits above to see if you may qualify.
- Complete the financial assistance application online, or download and print the English or Spanish form from the billing page.
- Submit the application with proof of your income.
- If you have questions, call Patient Financial Services at 218-347-1350.
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.
- Billing & Financial Information