Lifescape

Nonprofit children's hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

From the hospital's IRS filing, tax year 2024

Lifescape likely gives free care to households with a yearly income up to $15,960 for 1 person, $21,640 for 2, $27,320 for 3, $33,000 for 4, $38,680 for 5 or $44,360 for 6. It likely gives a discount to households with a yearly income up to $27,930 for 1 person, $37,870 for 2, $47,810 for 3, $57,750 for 4, $67,690 for 5 or $77,630 for 6.

The hospital makes the final decision.

Yearly household income, before taxes, using the 2026 federal poverty guidelines (free up to 100%, discount up to 175% of poverty level).
People in householdFree care up toDiscount up to
1$15,960$27,930
2$21,640$37,870
3$27,320$47,810
4$33,000$57,750
5$38,680$67,690
6$44,360$77,630

How to apply

  1. Call (605) 444-9500 and ask for financial assistance.
  2. Financial assistance policy named in the IRS filing
  3. 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.

What is covered

Ask whether doctors who bill you separately, such as emergency doctors or anesthesiologists, are covered by this policy.

Sources

Last checked. IRS filing for tax year 2024

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