# Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center

Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Verified from the hospital's own policy.

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center likely gives free care to households with a yearly income up to $47,880 for 1 person, $64,920 for 2, $81,960 for 3, $99,000 for 4, $116,040 for 5 or $133,080 for 6. We have not found a discount for incomes above the free care level.

The hospital makes the final decision.

| Household size | Free care if yearly income is up to | Discount if yearly income is up to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $47,880 | not found |
| 2 | $64,920 | not found |
| 3 | $81,960 | not found |
| 4 | $99,000 | not found |
| 5 | $116,040 | not found |
| 6 | $133,080 | not found |

Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines.

## Discount steps

- 0% to 300% of poverty level, patient pays nothing (100% financial assistance)

## How to apply

- Call 1-800-326-2250 and ask for financial assistance.
- [Application form](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-application.PDF)
- [Advocate Health Financial Assistance Policy (revised 7/8/2026)](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-financial-assistance-policy-english.pdf)
- [Plain language summary](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-plain-language-summary-english.PDF)
- The policy gives 240 days to apply. Ask the billing office which date the count starts from.
- Bring federal tax return (all pages), recent pay stubs or other proof of income, letter from employer about health insurance offered, proof of Wisconsin residency if it cannot be checked electronically, notarized letter of financial support if you had no income.
- Residency. Permanent resident of Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia or Alabama (uninsured patients living in nearby parts of Michigan may also be considered)
- Very large bills. Hardship discount for Wisconsin residents who do not qualify by income, when the balance left after insurance is at least 10% of household income
- Languages. English, Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

## If you have insurance

Insured patients can also apply for help with deductibles and copays.
Keep your insurance. Financial assistance covers bills from this one place only.

## What is covered

Covered. Emergency and medically necessary care at Aurora Health Care hospitals and care locations, and from listed participating doctor groups.

Not covered. Cosmetic surgery is not covered. Doctors who are not on Aurora's participating provider list may bill you separately and do not have to follow this policy. Insured patients generally must have used an in-network Aurora provider, except for emergency department visits.

## Notes

Aurora is part of Advocate Health. Households at or below 300% of the poverty level may get the whole bill forgiven, with or without insurance. Wisconsin has no partial income discount between 300% and 400% like some other Advocate states. Uninsured patients get 50% off automatically and may first be asked to apply for Medicaid. Small uninsured outpatient bills may be forgiven automatically with no application. Insured patients can apply after they get a bill. If your bill is at least 10% of household income, ask about the hardship discount. Approval for uninsured patients lasts up to 180 days. Payment plans are available. Call 1-800-326-2250 for help.

## Sources

- Free care level https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-financial-assistance-policy-english.pdf
  > household income between 0% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) are eligible for 100% financial assistance.
- Discount level https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-plain-language-summary-english.PDF
  > Patients* with household income less than or equal to 300% FPL will receive 100% financial assistance.
- Insured patients https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-financial-assistance-policy-english.pdf
  > Insured patients meeting all the above criteria with a household income between 0% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)
- Residency https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-plain-language-summary-english.PDF
  > Financial Assistance is available to permanent residents of Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama
- Very large bills https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-plain-language-summary-english.PDF
  > a balance after all insurance or third-party payments that is at least 10% of their total household income may be eligible for a discount.
- Deadline https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-financial-assistance-policy-english.pdf
  > Patients have 240 days from the first post-discharge bill date to apply for financial assistance.
- What is not covered https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-financial-assistance-policy-english.pdf
  > Cosmetic surgery is not eligible for financial assistance.
- Uninsured discount https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-plain-language-summary-english.PDF
  > All uninsured patients will receive a 50% uninsured discount off gross charges on all medically necessary services.
- Financial counseling phone https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/advocate-enterprise-financial-assistance-policy-english.pdf
  > Wisconsin – Aurora Health Care ... Call 1-800-326-2250
- Covered facility https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/-/media/Project/Health-System-Enterprise/AuroraHealthCareOrg/aurorahealthcare/documents/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-for-patients/participating-provider-lists/aurora-health-care-participating-provider-list-english.pdf
  > Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center

Last checked 2026-11-11.

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