Nonprofit hospital checker
Is your hospital a nonprofit?
2,939 of 5,419 hospitals on Medicare's list are nonprofits (54%). Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance under IRS rule 501(r), and most patients never ask. Ownership here is Medicare's label; confirm 501(c)(3) status on the hospital's IRS Form 990.
- For-profit
George Washington Univ Hospital
Washington, DC 20037 · Acute care · Proprietary · ER
Not required to follow 501(r), but many still offer discounts and charity programs. Ask for the self-pay discount and the financial assistance policy anyway.
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- Nonprofit
Howard University Hospital Corp
Washington, DC 20060 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Likely covered by IRS rule 501(r): it must have a financial assistance policy, give you at least 240 days to apply, and hold off on credit reporting, lawsuits and debt sales while you do. Ask for the policy today.
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- For-profit
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC 20007 · Acute care · Proprietary · ER
Not required to follow 501(r), but many still offer discounts and charity programs. Ask for the self-pay discount and the financial assistance policy anyway.
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- Nonprofit
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC 20016 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Other · ER
Likely covered by IRS rule 501(r): it must have a financial assistance policy, give you at least 240 days to apply, and hold off on credit reporting, lawsuits and debt sales while you do. Ask for the policy today.
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- For-profit
United Medical Center
Washington, DC 20032 · Acute care · Proprietary · ER
Not required to follow 501(r), but many still offer discounts and charity programs. Ask for the self-pay discount and the financial assistance policy anyway.
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- Nonprofit
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC 20010 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Other · ER
Likely covered by IRS rule 501(r): it must have a financial assistance policy, give you at least 240 days to apply, and hold off on credit reporting, lawsuits and debt sales while you do. Ask for the policy today.
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- Federal / VA / Tribal
Washington Dc Va Medical Center
Washington, DC 20422 · VA · Veterans Health Administration · ER
Different rules apply (VA, military or tribal programs). Ask the facility's patient advocate office.
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- Nonprofit
Children'S National Hospital
Washington, DC 20010 · Children's · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Likely covered by IRS rule 501(r): it must have a financial assistance policy, give you at least 240 days to apply, and hold off on credit reporting, lawsuits and debt sales while you do. Ask for the policy today.
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- Government
St Elizabeths Hospital
Washington, DC 20032 · Psychiatric · Government - State
Public hospitals usually have assistance programs, and some are also 501(c)(3). Ask for the financial assistance policy and whether 501(r) applies.
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- Nonprofit
Psychiatric Institute Of Washington
Washington, DC 20016 · Psychiatric · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Likely covered by IRS rule 501(r): it must have a financial assistance policy, give you at least 240 days to apply, and hold off on credit reporting, lawsuits and debt sales while you do. Ask for the policy today.
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