Hospital · Hamilton, NY
Community Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Free care to 200% of the federal poverty level.
Individuals or families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible at an 100% write off the gross charges.
What the policy says
Quoted from the hospital’s own documents · read by WaiveDocuments to includeMatchedTax return“For self-employed persons, a (3) month business ledger or self-attestation form (a tax return is optional).”Financial Assistance Policy · read by Waive · communitymemorial.org · retrieved Oct 11, 2026
How to applyMatchedMail: request by mail by calling 315 824 6552 or send request in writing to Community Memorial Hospital, 150 Broad Street, Hamilton NY 13346.; in person: Obtain an application in person at Community Memorial Hospital Registration or Financial Counseling Office; portal: online at http://www.communitymemorial.org/financial-assistance/“How to Apply: Applications for Financial Assistance may be obtained as follows: • Obtain an application in person at Community Memorial Hospital Registration or Financial Counseling Office, online at http://www.communitymemorial.org/financial-assistance/, request by mail by calling 315 824 6552 or send request in writing to Community Memorial Hospital, 150 Broad Street, Hamilton NY 13346.”Financial Assistance Policy · read by Waive · communitymemorial.org · retrieved Oct 11, 2026
DecisionMatched30 days“Requests for charity shall be processed promptly and the organization shall notify the patient or applicant in writing within 30 days of receipt of a completed application.”Financial Assistance Policy · read by Waive · communitymemorial.org · retrieved Oct 11, 2026
Before collectionsMatched240 days after the first bill“Patients are encouraged to submit their application for our Financial Assistance Program within 240 days from the date of the first billing statement after discharge; however, patients may apply at any time, even after an account has gone into collection status.”Financial Assistance Policy · read by Waive · communitymemorial.org · retrieved Oct 11, 2026
Presumptive eligibilityMatchedState-funded prescription programs; homeless or received care from a homeless clinic; participation in Women, Infants and Children programs (WIC); food stamp eligibility; subsidized school lunch program eligibility“Presumptive eligibility may be determined on the basis of individual life circumstances that may include: 1. State-funded prescription programs; 2. Homeless or received care from a homeless clinic; 3. Participation in Women, Infants and Children programs (WIC); 4. Food stamp eligibility; 5. Subsidized school lunch program eligibility; 6. Eligibility for other state or local assistance programs that are unfunded (e.g., Medicaid spend- down); 7. Low income/subsidized housing is provided as a valid address; and 8, Patient is deceased with no known estate.”Financial Assistance Policy · read by Waive · communitymemorial.org · retrieved Oct 11, 2026
What Tender found
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