# CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg

Hospital in Kingsville, TX. Verified from the hospital's own policy.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg 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. It likely gives a discount to households with a yearly income up to $63,840 for 1 person, $86,560 for 2, $109,280 for 3, $132,000 for 4, $154,720 for 5 or $177,440 for 6.

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 | $63,840 |
| 2 | $64,920 | $86,560 |
| 3 | $81,960 | $109,280 |
| 4 | $99,000 | $132,000 |
| 5 | $116,040 | $154,720 |
| 6 | $133,080 | $177,440 |

Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines.

## Discount steps

- 0% to 300% of poverty level, patient pays nothing (100% discount)
- 300.01% to 400% of poverty level, patient pays no more than amounts generally billed (AGB), listed as a 88% AGB discount at this hospital

## How to apply

- Call 800-877-8623 and ask for financial assistance.
- [Application form](https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-application.ashx)
- [CHRISTUS Health Financial Assistance Policy (effective July 1, 2026)](https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-policy.ashx)
- [Plain language summary](https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/plain-language-summary-english.ashx)
- The policy gives 365 days to apply. Ask the billing office which date the count starts from.
- Bring proof of income (recent tax return, 3 recent pay stubs, 3 recent bank statements, or a Food Stamp or SSI/SSA/SSD award letter), photo ID (driver's license, passport, state ID or alien registration), a short explanation of how basic needs are met, if reporting $0 income.
- Savings and property. The policy counts savings or property, not only income.
- Very large bills. Out-of-pocket bills, including balances after insurance, above 10% of gross family income can be discounted up to 100% for the part above 10%
- Languages. English, Spanish, Vietnamese

## 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 other medically necessary care at CHRISTUS hospitals, including balances left after insurance such as deductibles and copays.

Not covered. Elective or lifestyle services, workers' compensation care, and care tied to an accident claim or other liable party are not covered. Care outside the hospital, such as urgent care, surgery centers, doctor offices, home health and hospice, is not covered. Many doctors bill separately. CHRISTUS Physician Group and Trinity Clinic doctors do not follow this policy but follow a similar one.

## Notes

If family income is at or below 300% of the poverty level, the hospital bill may be fully forgiven, including what is left after insurance. Between 300% and 400%, the bill is cut to no more than the amount generally billed (AGB) to insured patients. The policy lists an AGB discount of 88% for this hospital. If what you owe after insurance is more than 10% of family income, the part above 10% may be forgiven. CHRISTUS can deny help if the family has enough savings or other assets to pay. Your home, main car and retirement accounts are not counted. You may be asked to apply for Medicaid or Marketplace coverage first and to use in-network care. Some uninsured patients are approved without an application, for example people who are homeless or get food stamps or WIC. Apply within 12 months of the first bill after you leave the hospital. A denial can be appealed in writing within 45 days. Approval can last up to 12 months. Uninsured patients who do not get assistance still get an automatic uninsured discount. Free help for uninsured patients in this area from Elevate Patient Financial Solutions is at 361-881-3922. The plain language summary says free care is for income less than 300%, while the policy says at or below 300%.

## Sources

- Free care level https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-policy.ashx
  > Any patient whose gross family income is at or below 300% of the FPL will be extended a full 100% charity care discount
- Discount level https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-policy.ashx
  > Any patient whose gross family income is more than 300% and less than 401% of the FPL will be extended a partial charity care discount
- Discount steps https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-policy.ashx
  > a patient cannot be held responsible for any balance generated as a result of gross charges for the patient's care that exceed the AGB
- Insured patients https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-policy.ashx
  > for any Uninsured Balance or Balance After Insurance on patient responsibility for Covered Services
- Asset test https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-policy.ashx
  > reserve the right to deny Financial Assistance to a patient who meets the gross family income criteria if the patient has sufficient Non-Excluded Assets
- Very large bills https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-policy.ashx
  > Any guarantor whose out of pocket amount due, which could include Balance After Insurance, exceeds 10% of the patient’s gross family income
- Deadline https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-policy.ashx
  > must be submitted to the CHRISTUS Hospital within twelve (12) months of the date of the first post-discharge billing statement
- Documents https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-application.ashx
  > YOU MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 1 OF THE FOLLOWING: Most recent and complete Income Tax Return
- Documents https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-application.ashx
  > YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY WITH AT LEAST 1 THE FOLLOWING
- Languages https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/plain-language-summary-english.ashx
  > These documents are also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
- Financial counseling phone https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/plain-language-summary-english.ashx
  > please contact a CHRISTUS financial counselor at 800-877-8623
- Covered facility https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/plan-care/files/bill-pay/financial-assistance/financial-language-documents/2026/financial-assistance-policy.ashx
  > CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
- Regional help phone https://www.christushealth.org/plan-care/bill-pay/financial-assistance
  > Corpus Christi and Surrounding Areas Call: 361-881-3922

Last checked 2026-11-11.

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