# Community Health Center of Snohomish County

Health center organization in Arlington, WA. The federal rule for health centers.

Community Health Center of Snohomish County 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.

| Household size | Free care if yearly income is up to | Discount if yearly income is 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 |

Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines.

## How to apply

- Call (360) 572-5400 and ask for financial assistance.
- [Health center website](https://www.chcsno.org)

## Sites

- Arlington Clinic, 326 S Stillaguamish Ave, Arlington, WA 98223, (360) 572-5400
- Edmonds Clinic, 23320 Highway 99, Edmonds, WA 98026, (425) 640-5500
- Madrona Highlands, 8215 236th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026, (425) 789-3700
- Cascade High School, 801 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98203, (425) 385-6000
- Clare's Place, 6200 12th Dr, Everett, WA 98203, (425) 535-4020
- Cocoon House, 3530 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201, (425) 789-3700
- Everett Central Clinic, 4201 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98203, (425) 382-4000
- Everett High School, 2416 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201, (425) 385-4400
- Everett-College Clinic, 930 N Broadway, Everett, WA 98201, (425) 789-9789
- Everett-North Clinic, 1424 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201, (425) 789-2000
- Everett-South Clinic, 1019 112th St SW, Everett, WA 98204, (425) 551-6001
- Granite Falls High School, 1401 100th St NE, Granite Falls, WA 98252, (360) 691-7717
- Lynnwood Clinic, 4111 194th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, (425) 835-5200
- Meadowdale High School, 6002 168th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037, (425) 835-5225
- Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043, (425) 835-5227

## State program in Washington

### Washington charity care law, Tier 1 hospitals (RCW 70.170.060(5)(a))

Large Washington hospitals, mostly those in health systems with three or more hospitals, must give free care if your family income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. From 301% to 350% the law requires a 75% discount, and from 351% to 400% a 50% discount. These discounts apply to the part of the bill you owe, so they can help with deductibles and copays even if you have insurance. The law lets a hospital lower the 75% or 50% discount if you have savings above set limits, but it cannot count your home, one car, or most retirement plans. The Department of Health lists which hospitals are Tier 1. These are minimums, and many hospitals give more. You can apply for past bills, even ones sent to collections.

Income levels in the program are free up to 300%, discount up to 400% of poverty level.

Applies to Tier 1 hospitals on the Department of Health tier list: hospitals owned or operated by a health system with three or more Washington acute hospitals, plus large acute care hospitals in the most populous county and in a large county on the southern border.

How to apply. Ask the hospital's billing or financial assistance office for a charity care application. Send it back with proof of income, such as pay stubs, W-2s, or a tax return. If you are denied, you have 30 days to appeal. Each hospital's approved policy is posted by the Department of Health: https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/healthcare-washington/hospital-and-patient-data/hospital-policies. Questions: CharityCare@doh.wa.gov or 360-236-4210.

> a hospital owned or operated by a health system that owns or operates three or more acute hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW

Source https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.170.060, checked 2026-11-11

### Washington charity care law, Tier 2 hospitals (RCW 70.170.060(5)(b))

Every other licensed Washington hospital, including small, rural, independent, for-profit, and private psychiatric hospitals, must give free care if your family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. From 201% to 250% the law requires a 75% discount, and from 251% to 300% a 50% discount. These discounts apply to the part of the bill you owe, so they can help with deductibles and copays even if you have insurance. The law lets a hospital lower the 75% or 50% discount if you have savings above set limits, but it cannot count your home, one car, or most retirement plans. These are minimums, and many hospitals give more. You can apply for past bills, even ones sent to collections.

Income levels in the program are free up to 200%, discount up to 300% of poverty level.

Applies to Tier 2 hospitals on the Department of Health tier list: every licensed acute care and behavioral health hospital in Washington that is not in Tier 1.

How to apply. Ask the hospital's billing or financial assistance office for a charity care application. Send it back with proof of income, such as pay stubs, W-2s, or a tax return. If you are denied, you have 30 days to appeal. Each hospital's approved policy is posted by the Department of Health: https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/healthcare-washington/hospital-and-patient-data/hospital-policies. Questions: CharityCare@doh.wa.gov or 360-236-4210.

> At a minimum, a hospital not subject to (a) of this subsection shall grant charity care per the following guidelines

Source https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.170.060, checked 2026-11-11

## Sources

No source yet beyond the federal rule. The hospital's own policy is the final word.

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