Bucksport Regional Health Center
Health center with 6 sites in Bucksport, ME.
The federal rule for health centers
Bucksport Regional Health Center charges a lower, sliding fee based on income to patients whose household has a yearly income up to $31,920 for 1 person, $43,280 for 2, $54,640 for 3, $66,000 for 4, $77,360 for 5 or $88,720 for 6. Federal health center rules require this sliding fee at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Ask the front desk for the sliding fee application.
The hospital makes the final decision.
| People in household | Free care up to | Discount up to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | not found | $31,920 |
| 2 | not found | $43,280 |
| 3 | not found | $54,640 |
| 4 | not found | $66,000 |
| 5 | not found | $77,360 |
| 6 | not found | $88,720 |
How to apply
- Call (207) 469-7371 and ask for financial assistance or the sliding fee.
- Health center website
Sites
- Bucksport High School
102 Broadway, Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7371 - Bucksport Middle School
100 Miles Ln, Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7371 - Bucksport Regional Health Center
110 Broadway, Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7371 - Miles Lane School
52 Miles Ln, Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6666 - Bucksport Regional Health Center- Ellsworth Site
37 Commerce Park, Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 469-7371 - Ellsworth High School
24 Lejok St, Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
What is covered
Ask which services the sliding fee covers, such as dental, lab work or medicines.
State program in Maine
Maine hospital charity care law (22 MRSA 1716-A)
Every Maine hospital must give free, medically necessary care to Maine residents whose family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. This law took effect July 1, 2026. It replaced the old free care rule, which used 150%. The hospital may not ask about savings or other assets. It looks at income only, using either the last 3 months times 4 or the last 12 months. It must ask for any missing papers within 15 days, give at least 30 days to send them, and decide within 45 days of a complete application. If you are denied, the hospital must tell you why in writing and tell you about your right to a fair hearing with the state. The law does not require a set discount above 200%. Many hospitals offer one under their own policy, so ask.
Income levels in the program are free up to 200% of poverty level.
Applies to every hospital in Maine; patients must be Maine residents (people who live in Maine, or who came to Maine for a job or to look for work; tourists and visitors are not covered).
Ask the hospital's financial assistance or billing office for a charity care application. Every bill must say how to apply and give a phone number for a paper copy, and the hospital must post the application on its website. You can apply with the hospital's form or the state's form. Free help with the application is available from the Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program. If the hospital does not follow the law, you can complain to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
A hospital shall provide free, medically necessary services for patients whose family income is equal to or less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
Program source, checked 2026-11-11
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