Providence Holy Family Hospital

Nonprofit acute care hospital in Spokane, WA.

Verified from the hospital's own policy

Providence Holy Family Hospital 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.

Yearly household income, before taxes, using the 2026 federal poverty guidelines (free up to 300%, discount up to 400% of poverty level).
People in householdFree care up toDiscount up to
1$47,880$63,840
2$64,920$86,560
3$81,960$109,280
4$99,000$132,000
5$116,040$154,720
6$133,080$177,440

Discount steps

  • 0% to 300% of poverty level, you pay nothing (100% write-off)
  • 301% to 400% of poverty level, you pay 20% of original charges (80% discount), never more than AGB

How to apply

  1. Call 1-855-229-6466 and ask for financial assistance.
  2. Application form
  3. Providence Financial Assistance (Charity Care) Policy, Washington (PSJH RCM 002 WA)
  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 Providence hospital bills in the last 12 months over 20% of yearly family income: one-time 100% write-off of what is owed

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 Providence employees bill separately and may not accept Providence financial assistance. Ask for the provider list.

State program in Washington

Washington charity care law, Tier 1 hospitals (RCW 70.170.060(5)(a))

Large Washington hospitals, mostly those in health systems with three or more hospitals, must give free care if your family income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. From 301% to 350% the law requires a 75% discount, and from 351% to 400% 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. The Department of Health lists which hospitals are Tier 1. 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 300%, discount up to 400% of poverty level.

Applies to Tier 1 hospitals on the Department of Health tier list: hospitals owned or operated by a health system with three or more Washington acute hospitals, plus large acute care hospitals in the most populous county and in a large county on the southern border.

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.

a hospital owned or operated by a health system that owns or operates three or more acute hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW

Program source, checked 2026-11-11

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. Washington law requires the hospital to screen patients and tell them if they may qualify. After applying, a decision comes within 14 days, 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. Above 300%, some assets may be counted. 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 FPL guidelines,
  • Discount steps
    The patient is eligible for a discount of 80% 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
    in excess of 20% of their annual family income, adjusted for family size, for Eligible Services,
  • 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.
  • Financial counseling phone
    Speak with a Financial Counselor at 1-855-229-6466, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • 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
    Providence Holy Family Hospital

Last checked. 2026-11-11

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