Penobscot Community Health Center
Health center with 33 sites in Bangor, ME.
The federal rule for health centers
Penobscot Community 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) 947-0147 and ask for financial assistance or the sliding fee.
- Health center website
Sites
- Adult Wellness Center
1068 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0147 - Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
103 Texas Ave, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-4557 - Bangor School Department School-Based Health Center
885 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 404-8000 - Bangor School Dept. SBHC James F Doughty Middle School
143 Fifth St, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 404-8000 - Bangor School Dept. SBHC William S Cohen Middle School
304 Garland St, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 404-8000 - Community Care and Geriatrics
992 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-5247 - Dental Center
1048 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-5247 - Eastside Rehab & Living Ctr
516 Mount Hope Ave, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6131 - Elizabeth Levinson Center
159 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-4400 - Hope House
181 Corporate Dr, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-2636 - Maine Veterans Center/Homes
44 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-2333 - PCHC Main Lab
992 Union St, Suite J, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-2336 - Penobscot Community Hlth Center
1012 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-5247 - Penobscot Pediatrics
6 Telcom Dr, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-9200 - Philips-Strickland House
21 Boyd St, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-2820 - Ross Manor
758 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-8400 - Stillwater Health Care
335 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-1111 - Sunbury Village Retirement Resd.
992 Ohio St, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 262-9600 - Westgate Manor Nursing Homes
750 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-7336 - Seaport Community Health Center
29 Schoodic Dr, Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-6900 - ALPHA Program - Brewer High School
261 Center St, Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 992-2456 - Brewer Community School
92 Pendleton St, Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 992-2393 - Brewer Medical Center
735 Wilson St, Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 945-5247 - Brewer Rehab & Living Center
74 Parkway S, Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-7300 - Woodlands Assisted Living Brewer
53 Colonial Cir, Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-7577 - Jackman Community Health Center
376 Main St, Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-4300 - Helen Hunt Health Center
242 Brunswick St, Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-6128 - J.A. Leonard Middle School RSU 34
156 Oak St, Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 404-8000 - Old Town Elementary School RSU 34
576 Stillwater Ave, Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 404-8000 - Old Town High School RSU 34
203 Stillwater Ave, Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 404-8000 - The Meadows
101 Perkins Ave, Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-0547 - Dirigo Pines Retirement Comm.
9 Alumni Dr, Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-7011 - Orono Commons
117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4914
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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