# Portland Community Health Center

Health center organization in Portland, ME. The federal rule for health centers.

Portland 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.

| 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 (207) 874-2141 and ask for financial assistance.
- [Health center website](https://www.portlandcommunityhealthcenter.org)

## Sites

- Greater Portland Health at 180 Park Avenue, 180 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102, (207) 874-2141
- Greater Portland Health at 211 Cumberland Avenue, 211 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101, (207) 874-2141
- Greater Portland Health at 234 Oxford Street, 234 Oxford St, Portland, ME 04101, (207) 874-2141
- Greater Portland Health at 295 Park Avenue, 295 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102, (207) 805-3886
- Greater Portland Health at 59 Riverton Drive, 59 Riverton Dr, Portland, ME 04103, (207) 874-2141
- Greater Portland Health at 63 Preble Street, 63 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101, (207) 874-2141
- Greater Portland Health at 654 Riverside Street, 654 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103, (207) 874-2141
- Greater Portland Health at 934 Congress Street, 934 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, (207) 874-2141
- Greater Portland Health at Popham Street, 21 Popham St, Portland, ME 04102, (207) 874-2141
- Greater Portland Health at Portland High School, 284 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101, (207) 874-8250
- Greater Portland Health at 100 Brickhill Avenue, 100 Brickhill Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, 207-874-2141 x5028
- Greater Portland Health at South Portland High School, 637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, (207) 874-2141

## 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).

How to apply. 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.

Source https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/22/title22sec1716-A.pdf, 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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