West Virginia University Hospitals: Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Can't afford a bill from West Virginia University Hospitals? 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 requirements above — your household income must be below 200% of the federal poverty limit, and you need a denied Medicaid application within the last 90 days.
2. Complete the financial assistance application with all required documentation through MyWVUChart or by downloading the form.
3. Submit the application by mail or in person, or call a financial counselor at the number above if you need help.

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 West Virginia University Hospitals 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.
• WVU Medicine: Financial assistance (official page)
• WVU Medicine: Financial assistance FAQs