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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.

St Joseph Hospital
Bangor, ME 04401 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Church · ER
Nonprofit
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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Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Portland, ME 04101 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Church · ER
Nonprofit
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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Mainehealth Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME 04102 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Northern Light A R Gould Hospital
Presque Isle, ME 04769 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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York Hospital
York, ME 03909 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital
Brunswick, ME 04011 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Central Maine Medical Center
Lewiston, ME 04240 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Cary Medical Center
Caribou, ME 04736 · Acute care · Government - Local · ER
Government
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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Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME 04401 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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St Mary'S Regional Medical Center
Lewiston, ME 04243 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Church · ER
Nonprofit
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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Maine General Medical Center
Augusta, ME 04330 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Other · ER
Nonprofit
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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Togus Va Medical Center
Augusta, ME 04330 · VA · Veterans Health Administration · ER
Federal / VA / Tribal
Different rules apply (VA, military or tribal programs). Ask the facility's patient advocate office.
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Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
Ellsworth, ME 04605 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Other · ER
Nonprofit
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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Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital
Rockport, ME 04856 · Acute care · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
Blue Hill, ME 04614 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Northern Light C A Dean Hospital
Greenville, ME 04441 · Critical access · Government - Hospital District or Authority
Government
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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Lincolnhealth
Damariscotta, ME 04543 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Penobscot Valley Hospital
Lincoln, ME 04457 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Mount Desert Island Hospital
Bar Harbor, ME 04609 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Calais Community Hospital
Calais, ME 04619 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Rumford Hospital
Rumford, ME 04276 · Critical access · Proprietary · ER
For-profit
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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Millinocket Regional Hospital
Millinocket, ME 04462 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Houlton Regional Hospital
Houlton, ME 04730 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Northern Light Mayo Hospital
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426 · Critical access · Government - Hospital District or Authority · ER
Government
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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Bridgton Hospital
Bridgton, ME 04009 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Down East Community Hospital
Machias, ME 04654 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Mainehealth Waldo Hospital
Belfast, ME 04915 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital
Pittsfield, ME 04967 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Redington Fairview General Hospital
Skowhegan, ME 04976 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Mainehealth Stephens Hospital
Norway, ME 04268 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Mainehealth Franklin Hospital
Farmington, ME 04938 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Northern Maine Medical Center
Fort Kent, ME 04743 · Critical access · Voluntary non-profit - Private · ER
Nonprofit
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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Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
Bangor, ME 04401 · Psychiatric · Government - Local
Government
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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Mainehealth Behavioral Health At Spring Harbor
Westbrook, ME 04092 · Psychiatric · Government - Federal · ER
Federal / VA / Tribal
Different rules apply (VA, military or tribal programs). Ask the facility's patient advocate office.
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Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Bangor, ME 04401 · Psychiatric · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Nonprofit
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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Riverview Psychiatric Center
Augusta, ME 04330 · Psychiatric · Government - State
Government
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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