UW Medical Offers Financial Assistance for Qualifying Patients

UW Medicine is committed to providing high-quality, affordable care to all patients. We offer financial assistance to qualifying patients who may have difficulty paying for their care.

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Introduction

UW Medicine is committed to providing quality care for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. We offer a variety of financial assistance programs to help patients with the cost of their care.

If you are having difficulty paying your bill, please contact our patient financial services team at 206-543-7 Salary reduction plans are available for qualifying patients who are unable to pay their bill in full. To learn more about our financial assistance programs, please visit our website or call us at 206-543-7262.

What is financial assistance?

UW Medicine is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. To help meet this commitment, we offer a financial assistance program for qualifying patients who are unable to pay their medical bills

Financial assistance is available for both uncompensated care (care that is not covered by insurance or other sources of payment) and undercompensated care (care that is only partially covered by insurance or other sources of payment). To qualify for financial assistance, patients must demonstrate a financial need based on their household income and size.

UW Medicine’s financial assistance program is designed to make sure that our patients can focus on their health and well-being, without worrying about how they will pay for their medical care. For more information about financial assistance, please call our Customer Service team at 206-543-7262.

Qualifying for financial assistance

If you are unable to pay your medical bill in full, we may be able to offer financial assistance. To see if you qualify, please fill out our financial assistance application form.

Qualifying for financial assistance is based on a number of factors, including your family size and income. If you qualify, we will work with you to establish a payment plan that fits your budget.

Applying for financial assistance

UW Medicine offers financial assistance for patients who qualify. There are a few ways to apply, depending on your situation.

If you have already been seen by a UW Medicine provider, you can apply for financial assistance by completing and submitting a paper application form. This form is available at every UW Medicine location.

If you have not yet been seen by a provider, but would like to apply for financial assistance in advance, you can do so by completing and submitting an online pre-screening form. This form is available on the UW Medicine website.

Once your application has been received, a UW Medicine financial counselor will review your information and contact you to discuss next steps.

Types of financial assistance

UW Medicine provides a number of financial assistance programs to help patients with the cost of their care. These programs are available to patients who meet certain income and other criteria.

The types of financial assistance programs offered by UW Medicine include:
-Discounts for eligible patients who pay their bills in full within 30 days of receiving their bill
-Financial assistance for patients who are unable to pay their medical bills in full
-Payment plans for patients who need help paying off their medical bills over time
-Charity care for patients who meet certain income criteria and are unable to pay their medical bills at all

How much financial assistance is available?

UW Medicine provides free or discounted care to patients with financial need. For qualifying patients, we offer:
-Free care: You will not be asked to pay for your medical care.
-Discounted care: You will be asked to pay a reduced amount for your medical care.
-Financial assistance: You may be eligible for financial assistance from UW Medicine or other organizations.

To see if you qualify for free or discounted care, please contact our Financial Counseling team at 206-685-1034.

How do I know if I qualify for financial assistance?

To learn if you may qualify for free or discounted care, please complete our online application form. A representative will review your information and contact you to discuss your eligibility.

What if I don’t qualify for financial assistance?

If you don’t qualify for financial assistance, you may be able to negotiate a payment plan with UW Medicine. To do so, you’ll need to contact the patient accounting office at 206-598-3300.

UW Medical’s financial assistance policies

UW Medicine provides financial assistance for medically necessary services to patients who are unable to pay. We offer a discount to patients based on their family size and income.

To see if you qualify for financial assistance, please bring the following items to your appointment:
-A photo ID
-Proof of household income (e.g., tax return, pay stubs, Social Security statement)
-Citizenship or immigration status documentation (e.g., passport, green card, birth certificate)

If you have questions about our financial assistance policies, please call our Patient Financial Services office at 1-888-865-9997.

FAQs about financial assistance

UW Medicine is committed to providing excellent patient care regardless of a patient’s financial circumstances. To support this commitment, we offer a variety of financial assistance programs to help patients and their families who are experiencing financial hardship.

Patients who are eligible for financial assistance may receive help with paying their hospital bill, including charges for services provided by UW Medicine physicians. To learn more about the programs available, please review the FAQs below or contact our Financial Counselors at 206.598.1960.

What is financial assistance?
Financial assistance is a program that helps patients with limited incomes and resources pay for their medical care. Patients who qualify for financial assistance will not be charged more than what it costs UW Medicine to provide care.

How do I know if I qualify for financial assistance?
To qualify for financial assistance, you must meet certain income and resource guidelines. Our Financial Counselors can help you determine if you meet these guidelines.

What types of charges can be covered by financial assistance?
Financial assistance may be available for charges related to your hospital stay, including physician services, laboratory tests, and x-rays. Please note that not all charges may be eligible for coverage.

How do I apply for financial assistance?
To apply for financial assistance, please contact our Financial Counselors at 206.598.1960.