Providence Portland Medical Center

Nonprofit acute care hospital in Portland, OR.

Verified from the hospital's own policy

Providence Portland 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 30% of original charges (70% 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, Oregon (PSJH RCM 002 OR, effective 4/7/2026)
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 looks at income only, not savings or property.

Very large bills

Income from 301% to 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 Oregon

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. Oregon hospitals screen uninsured patients, Oregon Health Plan members, and anyone who owes more than $1,500 for one hospital visit before sending a bill, and may cut the bill without an application. Once approved, help lasts at least 9 months. Assets are only asked about for Medicare patients who do not also have Medicaid. Payment plans have no interest and are capped at 10% of monthly income after living costs. A denial or partial approval can be appealed.

Sources

• Free care level

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

• Discount level

  A determination of eligibility for financial assistance can be made when a patient’s income is at or below 400% of the FPL guidelines,

• Discount steps

  The patient is eligible for a discount of 70% from original charges on patient responsibility amounts for Eligible Services,

• Asset test

  For individuals who are not Medicare beneficiaries, or for individuals who have both Medicare and Medicaid insurance, no asset information will be collected

• Very large bills

  in excess of 20% of their annual family income, adjusted for family size, for Eligible Services,

• Presumptive screening

  At or below 200% FPL is eligible for 100% presumptive write off

• 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 Portland Medical Center

Last checked. 2026-11-11