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How to apply for Valleywise Health Financial Assistance (Charity Care) for Maricopa County Residents
Valleywise Health (Maricopa County Special Health Care District)
Who it's for
Valleywise Health is the public safety-net hospital system for Maricopa County, run by the county Special Health Care District. Its financial assistance program lowers or eliminates hospital bills for uninsured and low-income patients based on household size and income relative to the Federal Poverty Level, with a sliding discount for higher incomes. Patients in the Phoenix metro also have financial-assistance options at Banner Health (bannerhealth.com), HonorHealth (honorhealth.com), and Dignity Health / CommonSpirit St. Joseph's (dignityhealth.org); Valleywise is highlighted here as the county's safety-net provider. Call Eligibility Specialists at 602-344-2550 to apply.
Financial assistance is income-based and set against the Federal Poverty Level under Valleywise Health's published Financial Assistance Policy; the lowest-income Maricopa County residents can receive free care and higher incomes receive a sliding-scale discount. Confirm the current income thresholds and covered services with the Eligibility Specialists. Other Phoenix-metro systems have their own separate financial-assistance programs.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income for the last 30 days (pay stubs, benefit letters, or a support statement)
- Proof of Maricopa County residency (utility bill, lease/mortgage, or voter registration)
- Photo ID for each patient
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 602-344-2550
Renewals
per application / episode of care
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.