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How to apply for Banner – University Medical Center Tucson Financial Assistance (Pima County)

Banner Health (Banner – University Medical Center Tucson)

Who it's for

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson offers Basic and Enhanced Financial Assistance for uninsured, underinsured, and medically indigent patients. Charity care is based on household income and family size. A financial counselor can help with the application and supporting documents. Other Pima County hospitals with their own financial-assistance programs include Tucson Medical Center (tmcaz.com) and Carondelet / Northwest hospitals under CommonSpirit-Dignity Health (dignityhealth.org).

Banner charity care is generally for household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, with discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level, based on income and family size. The hospital makes the final determination. Not legal or financial advice.

What you'll need

  • Financial assistance application
  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Arizona residency

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-800-984-3801

Renewals

per application

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.