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Yakima Valley Memorial — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Yakima, Yakima County, WA
Under Washington law, Yakima Valley Memorial must offer free or discounted care to eligible low-income and uninsured patients. Here's what the law guarantees — and how to apply.
What Washington law guarantees
Under Washington Charity Care Law (RCW 70.170.060), Yakima Valley Memorial must provide FREE care to uninsured patients at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level, and discounted care for patients up to 400%.
This is the legal minimum — Yakima Valley Memorial may offer more generous help. The only way to know is to apply, and applying is always free.
How to apply
📞 (509) 575-8000When 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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