# JFK University Medical Center

Hospital in Edison, NJ. From the hospital's IRS filing, tax year 2024.

JFK University Medical Center 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 $95,760 for 1 person, $129,840 for 2, $163,920 for 3, $198,000 for 4, $232,080 for 5 or $266,160 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 | $95,760 |
| 2 | $43,280 | $129,840 |
| 3 | $54,640 | $163,920 |
| 4 | $66,000 | $198,000 |
| 5 | $77,360 | $232,080 |
| 6 | $88,720 | $266,160 |

Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines.

## How to apply

- Call (732) 321-7000 and ask for financial assistance.
- [Financial assistance policy named in the IRS filing](https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/pay-bill/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.

## Sources

- IRS Form 990 Schedule H, tax year 2024 https://apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/990/xml/2025/2025_TEOS_XML_11C.zip#202523199349302402_public.xml
- Policy link listed in the filing https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/pay-bill/financial-assistance

Last checked IRS filing for tax year 2024.

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