Section 501(r).
Charity care for non-profit hospitals.
IRS rule requiring every tax-exempt hospital to have a financial-assistance policy. Households below 200-400% of the Federal Poverty Level (varies by hospital) typically qualify for 50-100% bill reduction. The application is usually one page plus tax verification. Most patients don't know to ask.
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