Could your hospital bill be reduced or forgiven? Here is how to find out.

Most nonprofit hospitals are required to run a financial assistance program. Research by the nonprofit Dollar For found that 51% of patients who could qualify for hospital financial assistance never apply. 52% of patients say their hospital never told them financial assistance existed. This guide explains who typically qualifies, where the policy is usually hidden, what the application asks for, and the deadlines that catch people out.

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If you would rather we found your hospital's policy, checked your eligibility and prepared everything to submit: that is the Financial Assistance Application, $99.