Denver Health and Hospital Authority

Health center with 19 sites in Denver, CO.

The federal rule for health centers

Denver Health and Hospital Authority 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.

Yearly household income, before taxes, using the 2026 federal poverty guidelines (discount up to 200% of poverty level).
People in householdFree care up toDiscount up to
1not found$31,920
2not found$43,280
3not found$54,640
4not found$66,000
5not found$77,360
6not found$88,720

How to apply

  1. Call (303) 436-4949 and ask for financial assistance or the sliding fee.
  2. Health center website

Sites

  • Adult Dental and OMFS Clinic
    660 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 436-4949
  • Adult Urgent Care Clinic
    660 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 436-4949
  • Denver Health Primary Care Center
    660 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 436-4949
  • Dermatology Clinic and Endocrinology Clinic
    660 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 436-4949
  • Eastside Family Health Center
    501 28th St, Denver, CO 80205
    (303) 602-6333
  • Federico F. Pena Family Health Center
    1339 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219
    (303) 602-0000
  • La Casa Quigg Newton Family Health Center
    4545 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
    (303) 602-6700
  • Lowry Family Health Center
    1001 Yosemite St, Denver, CO 80230
    (303) 602-4545
  • Montbello Family Health Center
    12600 Albrook Dr, Denver, CO 80239
    (303) 602-4000
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
    777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 436-4949
  • Park Hill Family Health Center
    4995 E 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80207
    (303) 602-3720
  • Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care
    777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 602-2273
  • Rose Andom Health Center
    1330 Fox St, Denver, CO 80204
    (720) 337-4419
  • Safe Center
    405 S Platte River Dr, Denver, CO 80223
    (720) 944-3700
  • Sloan's Lake Primary Care Center
    4007 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 602-5900
  • Southeast Medical Center
    6360 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80222
    (303) 436-4949
  • Wellington E. Webb Center for Primary Care
    301 W 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 436-4949
  • Westside Family Health Center
    1100 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204
    (303) 436-4200
  • Westwood Family Health Center
    4320 W Alaska Pl, Denver, CO 80219
    (303) 602-4660

What is covered

Ask which services the sliding fee covers, such as dental, lab work or medicines.

State program in Colorado

Colorado Hospital Discounted Care (C.R.S. 25.5-3-501 et seq., from HB 21-1198)

Colorado law says general and critical access hospitals, their outpatient sites, and freestanding emergency rooms must limit hospital bills for Colorado residents whose household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. You are asked to state that you live in Colorado. The bill can be no more than state set rates, which are about what Medicare or Medicaid would pay, whichever is higher. Payments are split into monthly amounts. A hospital bill can take no more than 4% of your monthly household income, each doctor's bill no more than 2%, and one combined bill no more than 6%. After 36 monthly payments, the rest of the bill is wiped out. Uninsured patients are screened automatically unless they say no. Patients with insurance can ask to be screened. You may qualify even if you are an immigrant. The law does not set an income level for a fully free bill. Each hospital sets its own free care rules, and many go higher than this.

Income levels in the program are discount up to 250% of poverty level.

Applies to Colorado hospitals licensed as general hospitals (including critical access hospitals), Denver Health and University of Colorado Hospital, freestanding emergency departments, hospital outpatient locations, and licensed health care professionals who bill for care in those places. Federally qualified health centers are excluded.

Ask the hospital's financial assistance or billing office for a Hospital Discounted Care screening. The hospital must decide within 21 days of a complete application. You can appeal to the hospital in writing within 30 days, and then to HCPF at hcpf_HospDiscountCare@state.co.us or 303-866-2580. More information: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/colorado-hospital-discounted-care

Patients who are at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) are eligible for Hospital Discounted Care.

Program source, checked 2026-11-11

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