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Rhode Island Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Providence, Providence County, RI
Under Rhode Island law, Rhode Island Hospital must offer free or discounted care to eligible low-income and uninsured patients. Here's what the law guarantees — and how to apply.
What Rhode Island law guarantees
Under Rhode Island's hospital charity care regulation (216-RICR-40-10-23), Rhode Island Hospital must provide FREE care to uninsured patients at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and discounted care for patients up to 300%.
This is the legal minimum — Rhode Island Hospital may offer more generous help. The only way to know is to apply, and applying is always free.
How to apply
📞 (401) 444-4000When you call, say: “I'd like to apply for financial assistance (charity care) for a hospital bill. Can you send me the application and tell me which documents I need?”
Not sure if you qualify?
Answer 3 quick questions and get a personalized plan plus a ready-to-send request letter — free, in your language.
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