Free / charity hospital care in the US — by state

Hospitals' financial-assistance programs (FAP) and EMTALA emergency-care obligations by state. Many nonprofit hospitals must offer charity care under IRS 5

Free / charity hospital care in the US — by state

Hospitals’ financial-assistance programs (FAP) and EMTALA emergency-care obligations by state. Many nonprofit hospitals must offer charity care under IRS 501(r) rules. Eligibility and discount levels vary.

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Last verified: 2026-05-27.

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