Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Nonprofit acute care hospital in Richland, WA.

Verified from the hospital's own policy

Kadlec Regional 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. 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.

Discount steps

• 0% to 300% of poverty level, you pay nothing (100% write-off)
• 301% to 400% of poverty level, you pay 23% of original charges (77% discount), never more than AGB

How to apply

1. Call 855-367-1343 and ask for financial assistance.
2. Application form
3. Kadlec Regional Medical Center Financial Assistance (Charity Care) Policy (PSJH RCM 002 Kadlec)
4. Plain language summary
5. Bring proof of income (W-2, recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or a signed statement from an employer), a signed statement describing income if there is no proof, bank statements (only asked of Medicare patients who do not also have Medicaid).
6. The policy gives 240 days to apply. Ask the billing office which date the count starts from.

Savings and property

The policy counts savings or property, not only income.

Very large bills

Income at or below 400% of poverty level and Kadlec bills in the last 12 months over 20% of yearly family income: one-time 100% write-off of what is owed

Languages

English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Ukrainian, 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, urgent and other medically necessary care at the hospital, including its inpatient and outpatient departments and clinics. Both uninsured and insured patients can apply, and help can go toward deductibles, coinsurance and copays.

Not covered

Cosmetic, experimental or research care and care for convenience are not covered. Doctors and groups that are not Kadlec or Providence employees bill separately and may not accept Kadlec financial assistance. Ask for the provider list.

State program in Washington

Notes

Help can cover what is left after insurance, like deductibles and copays. Apply within 240 days of the first bill after you leave the hospital, though the hospital may accept later applications. Kadlec has its own policy, separate from other Providence hospitals in Washington. Washington law requires the hospital to screen patients and tell them if they may qualify. A decision comes within 14 days of a complete application, and approval covers at least 9 months of care. Assets are not counted for households under 300% of the poverty level, except Medicare patients without Medicaid. Appeals go to Kadlec, Attn: PFS, 888 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352. Payment plans have no interest and are capped at 10% of monthly income after living costs. A denial can be appealed within 30 days.

Sources

• Free care level

  Annual family income, adjusted for family size, is at or below 300% of the current FPL guidelines,

• Discount level

  is between 301% and 400% of the current FP guidelines,

• Discount steps

  The patient is eligible for a discount of 77% from original charges on patient responsibility amounts for Eligible Services,

• Asset test

  assets will not be considered for households under 300% of the federal poverty level, except for Medicare patients who do not also have Medicaid

• Very large bills

  medical expenses at Kadlec facilities in the prior 12 months in excess of 20% of their annual family income,

• Financial counseling phone

  Make an appointment with a financial counselor By telephone: 855-367-1343

• Languages

  The financial assistance policy is also available in the following translations: Arabic Chinese (Traditional) Farsi French German Japanese Khmer Korean Romanian Russian

• Insured patients

  Financial assistance is available to both uninsured and insured patients if they meet the requirements of this policy.

• Deadline

  The FAP-Eligible Time Period for (i) hospital services is the 240-day period of time;

• Documents

  REMEMBER: You must include proof of income with your application.

• What is not covered

  Services performed by non-Providence employed providers will bill separately and may or may not accept Providence approved Financial Assistance.

• Covered facility

  Exhibit A – Covered Facilities List Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Last checked. 2026-11-11