How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital) — Pierce

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Pierce County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Charity care is mandatory in WA hospitals under RCW 70.170. MultiCare's hospital financial assistance policy covers its Tacoma hospitals; patient financial navigators at 833-936-0515. Tacoma is also served by St. Joseph Medical Center (Virginia Mason Franciscan Health / CommonSpirit), whose financial assistance program covers emergent/urgent/medically necessary care for households at or below 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level: https://www.vmfh.org/billing-insurance/financial-assistance-discounts. Both hospital sites 403-block plain fetchers; verified with a browser-TLS client.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter)
• Proof of family/household size
• Proof of residency and identification

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital) — Pierce. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter), proof of family/household size, proof of residency and identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

annual (reapply per policy)