Northwestern Memorial Hospital financial assistance
Chicago, IL · Northwestern Medicine · policy reviewed 2026-08
Income limits by household size
Annual household income must be at or below these amounts (48 contiguous states poverty guidelines).
| Household size | 100% off≤ 300% FPL | 55% off≤ 600% FPL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $46,950 | $93,900 |
| 2 people | $63,450 | $126,900 |
| 3 people | $79,950 | $159,900 |
| 4 people | $96,450 | $192,900 |
| 5 people | $112,950 | $225,900 |
| 6 people | $129,450 | $258,900 |
- Deadline: 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement.
- Note: Illinois law caps annual out-of-pocket charges for qualifying uninsured patients.
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What you get back
- Whether you likely qualify under that hospital's 501(r) policy
- The exact income threshold for free care and for a partial discount
- The direct application link, phone number, and filing deadline
- What to say when the billing office calls you
Nonprofit hospitals are legally required to have a written financial assistance policy. Most never mention it unless you ask.