# Garfield County Public Hospital District #1

Hospital in Pomeroy, WA. From the state program, Washington charity care law, Tier 2 hospitals (RCW 70.170.060(5)(b)).

Garfield County Public Hospital District #1 likely gives free care to households with 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. It likely gives a discount 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.

The hospital makes the final decision.

| Household size | Free care if yearly income is up to | Discount if yearly income is up to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31,920 | $47,880 |
| 2 | $43,280 | $64,920 |
| 3 | $54,640 | $81,960 |
| 4 | $66,000 | $99,000 |
| 5 | $77,360 | $116,040 |
| 6 | $88,720 | $133,080 |

Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines.

## How to apply

- Call (509) 843-1591 and ask for financial assistance.
- We do not have the deadline yet. Apply as soon as you get a bill, and ask the billing office to pause collections while you apply.

## If you have insurance

If you have insurance, ask whether this policy helps with deductibles and copays.
Keep your insurance. Financial assistance covers bills from this one place only.

## State program in Washington

### Washington charity care law, Tier 2 hospitals (RCW 70.170.060(5)(b)) (the numbers above come from this program)

Every other licensed Washington hospital, including small, rural, independent, for-profit, and private psychiatric hospitals, must give free care if your family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. From 201% to 250% the law requires a 75% discount, and from 251% to 300% a 50% discount. These discounts apply to the part of the bill you owe, so they can help with deductibles and copays even if you have insurance. The law lets a hospital lower the 75% or 50% discount if you have savings above set limits, but it cannot count your home, one car, or most retirement plans. These are minimums, and many hospitals give more. You can apply for past bills, even ones sent to collections.

Income levels in the program are free up to 200%, discount up to 300% of poverty level.

Applies to Tier 2 hospitals on the Department of Health tier list: every licensed acute care and behavioral health hospital in Washington that is not in Tier 1.

How to apply. Ask the hospital's billing or financial assistance office for a charity care application. Send it back with proof of income, such as pay stubs, W-2s, or a tax return. If you are denied, you have 30 days to appeal. Each hospital's approved policy is posted by the Department of Health: https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/healthcare-washington/hospital-and-patient-data/hospital-policies. Questions: CharityCare@doh.wa.gov or 360-236-4210.

> At a minimum, a hospital not subject to (a) of this subsection shall grant charity care per the following guidelines

Source https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.170.060, checked 2026-11-11

## Sources

- Washington charity care law, Tier 2 hospitals (RCW 70.170.060(5)(b)) https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.170.060
  > At a minimum, a hospital not subject to (a) of this subsection shall grant charity care per the following guidelines

Last checked 2026-11-11.

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