How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital) — Yakima in Washington

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Yakima County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Formerly Virginia Mason Memorial; current name confirmed — yakimamemorial.org 301-redirects to https://www.multicare.org/find-a-location/multicare-yakima-memorial-hospital/. multicare.org returns HTTP 403 to all non-browser fetchers (even with a browser user agent), so the cited financial-assistance source is the MultiCare charity care policy PDF hosted on the WA Dept. of Health hospital-policies page (https://doh.wa.gov/data-statistical-reports/healthcare-washington/hospital-and-patient-data/hospital-policies, 'last updated June 2026'). Charity care is mandatory statewide under RCW 70.170. Lower Yakima Valley is also served by Astria Toppenish and Astria Sunnyside hospitals — Astria charity care page https://www.astria.health/charity-care/ states 'No one will be denied access to services offered by Astria Health due to an inability to pay.'

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital) — Yakima. 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 — 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

every 180 days (1 year for fixed-income awards such as Social Security)