# New London Hospital

Hospital in New London, NH. Verified from the hospital's own policy.

New London Hospital likely gives free care to households with a yearly income up to $39,900 for 1 person, $54,100 for 2, $68,300 for 3, $82,500 for 4, $96,700 for 5 or $110,900 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 | $39,900 | $63,840 |
| 2 | $54,100 | $86,560 |
| 3 | $68,300 | $109,280 |
| 4 | $82,500 | $132,000 |
| 5 | $96,700 | $154,720 |
| 6 | $110,900 | $177,440 |

Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines.

## Discount steps

- 0% to 250% of poverty level, patient pays nothing (100% discount)
- 251% to 300% of poverty level, patient pays 25% (75% discount)
- 301% to 350% of poverty level, patient pays 50% (50% discount)
- 351% to 400% of poverty level, patient pays 60% (40% discount)
- 401% to 600% of poverty level, patient pays catastrophic help only, bill capped at 20% of household income

## How to apply

- Call 844-808-0730 and ask for financial assistance.
- [Application form](https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-application-en_0.pdf)
- [Financial Assistance for Healthcare Services Policy (Policy ID 179, version 16)](https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf)
- [Plain language summary](https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-policy-brochure-en.pdf)
- 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.
- Bring proof of income (recent tax return, pay stubs, public assistance papers, or other proof), information on liquid assets.
- Residency. New Hampshire or Vermont resident
- Savings and property. The policy counts savings or property, not only income.
- Very large bills. Households up to 600% of the poverty level pay no more than 20% of household income when the bill is larger than that
- Languages. English, Arabic, Bosnian, French, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, 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 medically necessary care at New London Hospital and other Dartmouth Health members, billed by Dartmouth Health providers.

Not covered. Cosmetic procedures, fertility treatment, acupuncture, chiropractic care, hearing aids, eyeglasses, prescriptions and retail items are excluded. At New London, two oral and maxillofacial surgeons bill separately and are not covered.

## Notes

New London Hospital uses the Dartmouth Health policy. Catastrophic help (income up to 600% of the poverty level) needs only the residency and income tests, with no asset test. Liquid assets do not include your home or retirement accounts. You can apply at any time, even after a bill goes to collections, and get a written decision within 30 days. Denials can be appealed within 60 days. Uninsured patients also get an automatic discount (54.3% at New London in FY26). In-person help at New London Hospital is at (603) 526-5082. The billing line 844-808-0730 is run by Conifer Health Solutions for the hospital. Dartmouth Health says it does not take extraordinary collection actions and does not sell medical debt.

## Sources

- Free care level https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf
  > For insured patients whose household income is at or below 250% of FPL, we will waive (i.e., 100% discount) all out-of-pocket costs
- Discount level https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf
  > a patient's household income must be equal to or less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
- Discount steps https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf
  > 251%-300% of FPL, the discount will be 75% ... 301%-350% ... 50% ... 351%-400% ... 40%
- Insured patients https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf
  > Insured patients: Insured patients shall have a discount applied to their out-of-pocket expenses.
- Asset test https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf
  > a patient's household must not have liquid assets which have a combined value of 400% FPL or more for the applicable household size.
- Residency https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf
  > at the time services are rendered, be a Vermont resident or New Hampshire resident
- Very large bills https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf
  > If the total amount owed for emergency and medically necessary services rendered exceeds 20% of the household income, then the amount owed shall be reduced
- Covered facility https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf
  > Dartmouth Health System Members (DH) are Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Cheshire Medical Center, ... New London Hospital
- Financial counseling phone https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/financial-assistance-healthcare-services-policy-en.pdf
  > can be mailed to you by calling 844-808-0730.

Last checked 2026-11-11.

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