Not legal, medical or financial advice. This is a free, independent guide built from each hospital's own published policy. Policies change. The hospital's current policy and its decision on your application are what count. Always check the linked source.
Oregon hospital charity care
State rules
Every Oregon hospital must have a written financial assistance policy (ORS 442.610). For nonprofit hospitals and their nonprofit clinics, the policy must at least give 100% off patient costs at or below 200% FPL, 75% off at 201-300%, 50% off at 301-350% and 25% off at 351-400% (ORS 442.614, from HB 3076 of 2019), cover all medically necessary care, and not require a Medicaid application first. For Oregon residents, a nonprofit hospital's application may require only household income and information about other payers (such as insurance or a car crash claim); anything else, including assets, must be marked optional and cannot be used to deny help, though hospitals may still collect what federal Medicare cost reporting requires (ORS 442.610). Since July 1, 2024 (ORS 442.615, from HB 3320 of 2023), hospitals must screen patients who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe more than a set amount for presumptive eligibility before sending a bill, without asking for documents and without hurting credit. 2026 HB 4040 (Oregon Laws 2026, chapter 109) raised that amount from $500 to $1,500 for a single hospital encounter. Patients can still apply if not screened, if they disagree with the result, or up to 12 months after paying, and get a refund if they were eligible (with interest if the hospital wrongly denied them). Approval based on documents lasts 9 months. Hospitals must have a written appeal process and must pause collections during an appeal. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) sets screening and appeal rules and posts a patient notice. Nonprofit hospitals also follow federal IRS 501(r).
23 hospitals
| Hospital | Free care up to | Discount up to | Assets counted? | Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHSU Hospital Portland, OR OHSU Health Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy bases the level on household income and size; the application asks for bank balances but says they are used only for Medicaid screening, not for financial assistance) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] [4] | Policy HC-FSM-112-POL, effective 04/08/2026. 100% off at or below 300% FPL. At 301-400% FPL, 65% off; uninsured patients first get a 35% self-pay discount, then 65% off the rest, so they pay about 22.75% of charges. Homeless patients who cannot be screened are presumed eligible for 100%. Automatic screening before billing for patients who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe more than $1,500. Apply up to 12 months after service; approval lasts 365 days. Appeals by form or 503-494-8551. The plain language summary covers OHSU and Hillsboro Medical Center. Appendix B also lists an AGB rate for Adventist Health Portland, but whether this policy covers it is not confirmed, so it is not listed here. Richmond and East Portland Family Medicine and the School of Dentistry program are excluded. A soft credit check may be used. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Hillsboro Medical Center Hillsboro, OR OHSU Health Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy bases the level on household income and size; the application asks for bank balances but says they are used only for Medicaid screening, not for financial assistance) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] [4] | Policy HC-FSM-112-POL, effective 04/08/2026. 100% off at or below 300% FPL. At 301-400% FPL, 65% off; uninsured patients first get a 35% self-pay discount, then 65% off the rest, so they pay about 22.75% of charges. Homeless patients who cannot be screened are presumed eligible for 100%. Automatic screening before billing for patients who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe more than $1,500. Apply up to 12 months after service; approval lasts 365 days. Appeals by form or 503-494-8551. The plain language summary covers OHSU and Hillsboro Medical Center. Appendix B also lists an AGB rate for Adventist Health Portland, but whether this policy covers it is not confirmed, so it is not listed here. Richmond and East Portland Family Medicine and the School of Dentistry program are excluded. A soft credit check may be used. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR Legacy Health Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says Legacy Health does not consider assets to reduce the charity care discount) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy 400.17, revised 06/2026. 100% off below 300% FPL; 75% off at 301-400% FPL. Uninsured discount is 35%. Automatic screening for patients who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe $1,500 or more for one visit (uses Experian). Apply any time; decision within 10 business days; awards last 9 months. Yearly collection is capped at 20% of household income. Billing help (503) 413-4048. Covers Legacy Emanuel, Good Samaritan, Meridian Park, Mount Hood and Silverton in Oregon (Salmon Creek is in Washington). Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR Legacy Health Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says Legacy Health does not consider assets to reduce the charity care discount) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy 400.17, revised 06/2026. 100% off below 300% FPL; 75% off at 301-400% FPL. Uninsured discount is 35%. Automatic screening for patients who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe $1,500 or more for one visit (uses Experian). Apply any time; decision within 10 business days; awards last 9 months. Yearly collection is capped at 20% of household income. Billing help (503) 413-4048. Covers Legacy Emanuel, Good Samaritan, Meridian Park, Mount Hood and Silverton in Oregon (Salmon Creek is in Washington). Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Tualatin, OR Legacy Health Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says Legacy Health does not consider assets to reduce the charity care discount) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy 400.17, revised 06/2026. 100% off below 300% FPL; 75% off at 301-400% FPL. Uninsured discount is 35%. Automatic screening for patients who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe $1,500 or more for one visit (uses Experian). Apply any time; decision within 10 business days; awards last 9 months. Yearly collection is capped at 20% of household income. Billing help (503) 413-4048. Covers Legacy Emanuel, Good Samaritan, Meridian Park, Mount Hood and Silverton in Oregon (Salmon Creek is in Washington). Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR Legacy Health Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says Legacy Health does not consider assets to reduce the charity care discount) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy 400.17, revised 06/2026. 100% off below 300% FPL; 75% off at 301-400% FPL. Uninsured discount is 35%. Automatic screening for patients who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe $1,500 or more for one visit (uses Experian). Apply any time; decision within 10 business days; awards last 9 months. Yearly collection is capped at 20% of household income. Billing help (503) 413-4048. Covers Legacy Emanuel, Good Samaritan, Meridian Park, Mount Hood and Silverton in Oregon (Salmon Creek is in Washington). Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Legacy Silverton Medical Center Silverton, OR Legacy Health Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says Legacy Health does not consider assets to reduce the charity care discount) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy 400.17, revised 06/2026. 100% off below 300% FPL; 75% off at 301-400% FPL. Uninsured discount is 35%. Automatic screening for patients who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe $1,500 or more for one visit (uses Experian). Apply any time; decision within 10 business days; awards last 9 months. Yearly collection is capped at 20% of household income. Billing help (503) 413-4048. Covers Legacy Emanuel, Good Samaritan, Meridian Park, Mount Hood and Silverton in Oregon (Salmon Creek is in Washington). Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR Providence (Oregon) Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | only for Medicare patients without Medicaid (for federal cost reporting; first $100,000 plus half of money above that, home equity, retirement plans and other items excluded); no asset information is collected from other patients | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy PSJH RCM 002 OR, dated 4/7/2026. With an application: 100% off at or below 300% FPL, 70% off at 301-400% FPL, plus a one-time 100% catastrophic award at 301-400% FPL if Providence bills in the prior 12 months are over 20% of income. Presumptive screening (no application): 100% at or below 200%, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, for patients who are uninsured, on the Oregon Health Plan, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Approval lasts at least 9 months. Payment plans are interest-free and capped at 10% of monthly income. Help 1-855-229-6466 or providence.org/financialhelp. One application form is used across Providence states. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Portland, OR Providence (Oregon) Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | only for Medicare patients without Medicaid (for federal cost reporting; first $100,000 plus half of money above that, home equity, retirement plans and other items excluded); no asset information is collected from other patients | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy PSJH RCM 002 OR, dated 4/7/2026. With an application: 100% off at or below 300% FPL, 70% off at 301-400% FPL, plus a one-time 100% catastrophic award at 301-400% FPL if Providence bills in the prior 12 months are over 20% of income. Presumptive screening (no application): 100% at or below 200%, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, for patients who are uninsured, on the Oregon Health Plan, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Approval lasts at least 9 months. Payment plans are interest-free and capped at 10% of monthly income. Help 1-855-229-6466 or providence.org/financialhelp. One application form is used across Providence states. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center Oregon City, OR Providence (Oregon) Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | only for Medicare patients without Medicaid (for federal cost reporting; first $100,000 plus half of money above that, home equity, retirement plans and other items excluded); no asset information is collected from other patients | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy PSJH RCM 002 OR, dated 4/7/2026. With an application: 100% off at or below 300% FPL, 70% off at 301-400% FPL, plus a one-time 100% catastrophic award at 301-400% FPL if Providence bills in the prior 12 months are over 20% of income. Presumptive screening (no application): 100% at or below 200%, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, for patients who are uninsured, on the Oregon Health Plan, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Approval lasts at least 9 months. Payment plans are interest-free and capped at 10% of monthly income. Help 1-855-229-6466 or providence.org/financialhelp. One application form is used across Providence states. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital Milwaukie, OR Providence (Oregon) Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | only for Medicare patients without Medicaid (for federal cost reporting; first $100,000 plus half of money above that, home equity, retirement plans and other items excluded); no asset information is collected from other patients | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy PSJH RCM 002 OR, dated 4/7/2026. With an application: 100% off at or below 300% FPL, 70% off at 301-400% FPL, plus a one-time 100% catastrophic award at 301-400% FPL if Providence bills in the prior 12 months are over 20% of income. Presumptive screening (no application): 100% at or below 200%, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, for patients who are uninsured, on the Oregon Health Plan, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Approval lasts at least 9 months. Payment plans are interest-free and capped at 10% of monthly income. Help 1-855-229-6466 or providence.org/financialhelp. One application form is used across Providence states. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center Medford, OR Providence (Oregon) Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | only for Medicare patients without Medicaid (for federal cost reporting; first $100,000 plus half of money above that, home equity, retirement plans and other items excluded); no asset information is collected from other patients | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy PSJH RCM 002 OR, dated 4/7/2026. With an application: 100% off at or below 300% FPL, 70% off at 301-400% FPL, plus a one-time 100% catastrophic award at 301-400% FPL if Providence bills in the prior 12 months are over 20% of income. Presumptive screening (no application): 100% at or below 200%, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, for patients who are uninsured, on the Oregon Health Plan, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Approval lasts at least 9 months. Payment plans are interest-free and capped at 10% of monthly income. Help 1-855-229-6466 or providence.org/financialhelp. One application form is used across Providence states. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center Newberg, OR Providence (Oregon) Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | only for Medicare patients without Medicaid (for federal cost reporting; first $100,000 plus half of money above that, home equity, retirement plans and other items excluded); no asset information is collected from other patients | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy PSJH RCM 002 OR, dated 4/7/2026. With an application: 100% off at or below 300% FPL, 70% off at 301-400% FPL, plus a one-time 100% catastrophic award at 301-400% FPL if Providence bills in the prior 12 months are over 20% of income. Presumptive screening (no application): 100% at or below 200%, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, for patients who are uninsured, on the Oregon Health Plan, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Approval lasts at least 9 months. Payment plans are interest-free and capped at 10% of monthly income. Help 1-855-229-6466 or providence.org/financialhelp. One application form is used across Providence states. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Hood River, OR Providence (Oregon) Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | only for Medicare patients without Medicaid (for federal cost reporting; first $100,000 plus half of money above that, home equity, retirement plans and other items excluded); no asset information is collected from other patients | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy PSJH RCM 002 OR, dated 4/7/2026. With an application: 100% off at or below 300% FPL, 70% off at 301-400% FPL, plus a one-time 100% catastrophic award at 301-400% FPL if Providence bills in the prior 12 months are over 20% of income. Presumptive screening (no application): 100% at or below 200%, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, for patients who are uninsured, on the Oregon Health Plan, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Approval lasts at least 9 months. Payment plans are interest-free and capped at 10% of monthly income. Help 1-855-229-6466 or providence.org/financialhelp. One application form is used across Providence states. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital Seaside, OR Providence (Oregon) Oregon rules | 300% FPL | 400% FPL | only for Medicare patients without Medicaid (for federal cost reporting; first $100,000 plus half of money above that, home equity, retirement plans and other items excluded); no asset information is collected from other patients | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy PSJH RCM 002 OR, dated 4/7/2026. With an application: 100% off at or below 300% FPL, 70% off at 301-400% FPL, plus a one-time 100% catastrophic award at 301-400% FPL if Providence bills in the prior 12 months are over 20% of income. Presumptive screening (no application): 100% at or below 200%, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, for patients who are uninsured, on the Oregon Health Plan, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Approval lasts at least 9 months. Payment plans are interest-free and capped at 10% of monthly income. Help 1-855-229-6466 or providence.org/financialhelp. One application form is used across Providence states. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Salem Hospital Salem, OR Salem Health Oregon rules | 200% FPL | 400% FPL | no for the income tiers (policy lists household income, family size and medical expenses); the catastrophic discount step says income and assets are multiplied by 20%, but its worked example uses income only | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy effective April 2025 (the version linked from the Salem Health site on Oct 23, 2026). 100% off at 0-200% FPL, 75% off at 201-300% FPL, the greater of 50% or the AGB discount at 301-400% FPL. Catastrophic: balances over 20% of gross family income are waived. Presumptive screening for Oregon residents who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe $500 or more on one statement, before billing. Decision letter within 21 days; 45 days to appeal. Approval lasts 12 months and covers care from 240 days before the application. Non-employed doctors may bill separately. Help 503-562-4357. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| West Valley Hospital Dallas, OR Salem Health Oregon rules | 200% FPL | 400% FPL | no for the income tiers (policy lists household income, family size and medical expenses); the catastrophic discount step says income and assets are multiplied by 20%, but its worked example uses income only | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy effective April 2025 (the version linked from the Salem Health site on Oct 23, 2026). 100% off at 0-200% FPL, 75% off at 201-300% FPL, the greater of 50% or the AGB discount at 301-400% FPL. Catastrophic: balances over 20% of gross family income are waived. Presumptive screening for Oregon residents who are uninsured, on state medical assistance, or owe $500 or more on one statement, before billing. Decision letter within 21 days; 45 days to appeal. Approval lasts 12 months and covers care from 240 days before the application. Non-employed doctors may bill separately. Help 503-562-4357. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| St. Charles Bend Bend, OR St. Charles Health System Oregon rules | 200% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says household assets are not used; the application asset section is optional) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy 7485, version 30, reviewed 05/21/2026. 100% off at 0-200% FPL, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, by application or presumptive screening. Screening covers patients with a $1,500 or greater balance on one statement, among others. Apply within 240 days of the first bill or 12 months after paying, whichever is later. Approval covers the month of application plus 9 more months and 240 days back. Emergency doctors at St. Charles Bend are employed by Central Oregon Emergency Physicians and are not covered. Help 541-706-2975. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| St. Charles Redmond Redmond, OR St. Charles Health System Oregon rules | 200% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says household assets are not used; the application asset section is optional) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy 7485, version 30, reviewed 05/21/2026. 100% off at 0-200% FPL, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, by application or presumptive screening. Screening covers patients with a $1,500 or greater balance on one statement, among others. Apply within 240 days of the first bill or 12 months after paying, whichever is later. Approval covers the month of application plus 9 more months and 240 days back. Emergency doctors at St. Charles Bend are employed by Central Oregon Emergency Physicians and are not covered. Help 541-706-2975. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| St. Charles Prineville Prineville, OR St. Charles Health System Oregon rules | 200% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says household assets are not used; the application asset section is optional) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy 7485, version 30, reviewed 05/21/2026. 100% off at 0-200% FPL, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, by application or presumptive screening. Screening covers patients with a $1,500 or greater balance on one statement, among others. Apply within 240 days of the first bill or 12 months after paying, whichever is later. Approval covers the month of application plus 9 more months and 240 days back. Emergency doctors at St. Charles Bend are employed by Central Oregon Emergency Physicians and are not covered. Help 541-706-2975. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| St. Charles Madras Madras, OR St. Charles Health System Oregon rules | 200% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says household assets are not used; the application asset section is optional) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] [3] | Policy 7485, version 30, reviewed 05/21/2026. 100% off at 0-200% FPL, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%, by application or presumptive screening. Screening covers patients with a $1,500 or greater balance on one statement, among others. Apply within 240 days of the first bill or 12 months after paying, whichever is later. Approval covers the month of application plus 9 more months and 240 days back. Emergency doctors at St. Charles Bend are employed by Central Oregon Emergency Physicians and are not covered. Help 541-706-2975. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center Clackamas, OR Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (Northwest) Oregon rules | 200% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says assets are not considered income; the Northwest addendum bases eligibility on household income) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] | Medical Financial Assistance policy NATL.CB.307 (effective Jan 1, 2025) with the Northwest addendum effective April 15, 2026. 100% off at 0-200% FPL, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%. Presumptive screening before billing for patients who are uninsured, on Medicaid, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Awards last up to 9 months. Refund if you apply within 12 months of paying and were eligible. Remaining balance can go on an interest-free plan. Help 1-800-813-2000. Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center Hillsboro, OR Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (Northwest) Oregon rules | 200% FPL | 400% FPL | no (policy says assets are not considered income; the Northwest addendum bases eligibility on household income) | Policy Apply Sources [1] [2] | Medical Financial Assistance policy NATL.CB.307 (effective Jan 1, 2025) with the Northwest addendum effective April 15, 2026. 100% off at 0-200% FPL, 75% at 201-300%, 50% at 301-350%, 25% at 351-400%. Presumptive screening before billing for patients who are uninsured, on Medicaid, or owe more than $1,500 for one visit. Awards last up to 9 months. Refund if you apply within 12 months of paying and were eligible. Remaining balance can go on an interest-free plan. Help 1-800-813-2000. Checked 2026-10-23 |