Patient Financial Assistance & Affordable Medical Care in Vermont

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Addison County information if you would like.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call 802-897-7000 and ask for the patient outreach coordinator.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call 802-453-3911 or email info@mchvt.org.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). You must also be uninsured or underinsured.

Information / Application: Learn more. There is no application.

Questions? Call the Open Door Clinic at 802-388-0137.

The hospital and these offices in Addison County are part of the Porter Medical Center network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application

• English: Learn more and apply.
• Spanish: Resumen de la política y Solicitud de ayuda económica
• Other languages: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call a financial advocate at 802-847-8000.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Bennington County information if you would like.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Contact a patient services representative at 802-375-6566 or info@bvhcvt.org.

The Bennington Free Clinic is also called the “Dr. G. Richard Dundas Free Clinic.”

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). You must also be uninsured or have catastrophic insurance.

Information / Application: Learn more. There is no application.

Questions? Call the Bennington Free Clinic at 802-447-3700.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application

• English: Learn more and apply.
• Spanish: Programa de Asistencia Financiera de SVMC y SVMC Solicitud de ayuda económica 

Questions? Call financial counseling at 802-440-4083 or 802-447-4502.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Caledonia County information if you would like.

These health centers in Caledonia County are part of the Northern Counties Health Care network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions?

• Danville Health Center, Northern Express Care – St. Johnsbury and St. Johnsbury Community Health Center: 802-748-9405 ext. 1506 or lauriesom@nchcvt.org.
• Hardwick Area Health Center: 802-472-3300 ext. 4135 or samanthab@nchcvt.org.

The hospital and these offices in Caledonia County are part of the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application

• Learn more.
• If you have insurance: Apply.
• If you do not have insurance or if you have Medicare: Apply.

Questions? Call Angie at 802-748-7518.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Chittenden County information if you would like.

These health centers in Chittenden County are part of the Community Health Centers of Burlington network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Note: There is no income limit if you are homeless and applying for services at Safe Harbor.

Information / Application:

• English: Learn more and apply.
• More languages: Apply.

Questions? Contact patient support services at 802-264-8124 or patientsupport@chcb.org.

These health centers in Chittenden County are part of the Planned Parenthood of Northern New England network. You can apply for a sliding scale discount (financial help) for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: There is no application for the sliding scale discount.

Questions? Call the general call center at 1-866-476-1321.

This hospital and these offices in Chittenden County are part of the UVM Medical Center (UVMMC) network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility:

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application:

• English: Learn more and apply.
• Spanish: Resumen de la política y Solicitud de ayuda económica
• Other languages: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Contact customer service at 802-847-8000 or 800-639-2719 or customerservice@uvmhealth.org.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Essex County information if you would like.

These health centers in Essex County are part of the Northern Counties Health Care network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions?

• Concord Health Center: 802-695-2512 ext. 2013 or stephanieg@nchcvt.org
• Island Pond Health & Dental Clinic: 802-723-4300 or melissan@nchcvt.org

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Franklin County information if you would like.

These health centers in Franklin County are part of the Northern Tier Center for Health (NOTCH) network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application

• English: Learn more and apply.
• Spanish: Haga clic aquí para conocer las pautas de elegibilidad de ingresos de tarifa móvil y Solicitud para el programa de ayuda financiera.

Questions? Contact the outreach and enrollment department at 802-255-5580.

These health centers in Franklin County are part of the Northwestern Medical Center network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for up to a 84% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.) 

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call a financial counselor at 802-524-1048.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Grand Isle County information if you would like.

This health center in Grand Isle County is part of the Community Health Centers of Burlington network. You can apply for financial help here.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application:

• English: Learn more and apply.
• More languages: Apply.

Questions? Contact patient support services at 802-264-8124 or patientsupport@chcb.org.

This health center in Grand Isle County is part of the Northern Tier Center for Health (NOTCH) network. You can apply for financial help here.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application

• English: Learn more and apply.
• Spanish: Haga clic aquí para conocer las pautas de elegibilidad de ingresos de tarifa móvil y Solicitud para el programa de ayuda financiera.

Questions? Contact the outreach and enrollment department at 802-255-5580.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Lamoille County information if you would like.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Contact a patient financial counselor at 802-888-8336.

These offices in Lamoille County are part of the Lamoille Health Partners network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call 802-851-8600.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Orange County information if you would like.

The hospital and offices in Orange County are part of the Gifford Health Care network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility:

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 40% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call 802-728-2323 or email healthconnect@giffordhealthcare.org.

These health centers in Orange County are part of the Little Rivers Health Care network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and download the application or apply online.

Questions? Call any of the clinics listed above and ask for the Care Coordinator.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Orleans County information if you would like.

The hospital and offices in Orleans County are part of the North Country Hospital network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility:

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 40% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application: Learn more and apply. (The summary starts on page 1 and the application starts on page 3.)

Questions? Call 334-3210 ext. 4204 or email navigators@nchsi.org.

This express care in Orleans County is part of the Northern Counties Health Care network. You can apply for financial help here.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Contact 802-723-4300 or email melissan@nchcvt.org.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Rutland County information if you would like.

These health centers in Rutland County are part of the Community Health network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call 802-342-4224 to schedule time to speak with a Patient Navigator.

You can apply for a sliding scale discount (financial help) at this location.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: There is no application for the sliding scale discount.

Questions? Call the general call center at 1-866-476-1321.

This office in Rutland County is part of the Porter Medical Center network. You can apply for financial help here.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application

• English: Learn more and apply.
• Spanish: Resumen con lenguaje simple y solicitud para la ayuda financiera.
• Other languages: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call a financial advocate at 802-847-8000.

You may qualify for free care here.

Eligibility: There is no income limit or application. You must be uninsured or underinsured.

Questions? Call 802-775-1360 ext. 1.

You can apply for financial help here.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL. You may qualify for a 50% discount if your income is below 500% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Contact a financial counselor at 802-747-1648 or PatientAccounts@rrmc.org.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Washington County information if you would like.

The hospital and these offices in Washington County are part of the Central Vermont Medical Center network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application

• English: Learn more and apply

• Spanish: Resumen de la política y Solicitud de ayuda económica 

• Other Languages: Learn more and apply (scroll to the bottom of the page for other languages) 

Questions? Contact financial counseling at 802-371-4600 (press Option 1 and Option 1 again) or FinancialCounseling@cvmc.org.

This health center in Washington County is part of the Gifford Health Care Network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility:

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 40% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call 802-728-2323 or email healthconnect@giffordhealthcare.org.

You can apply for financial help here.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Apply.

Questions? Call 802-454-8336.

You may qualify for financial help here.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). You must also be uninsured or underinsured.

Information / Application: There is no application

Questions? Call 802-479-1229.

You can apply for a sliding scale discount (financial help) at this location.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: There is no application for the sliding scale discount.

Questions? Call the general call center at 1-866-476-1321.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Windham County information if you would like.

The hospital and these offices in Windham County are part of the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 30% - 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.

• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call the financial assistance advocate at 802-257-8814. 

This hospital is located in Windham County. You can apply for financial help here. 

Eligibility:

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 50% - 75% discount if your household income is below 500% FPL.

Information / Application:

• English: Learn more and apply.
• Spanish: Resumen en lenguaje sencillo de la política de asistencia y Solicitud de ayuda financiera. 
• Other languages: Learn more and apply (click on “Financial Assistance” to see all languages).

Questions? Call 802-258-6745 or email financialcounselor@brattlebororetreat.org.

The hospital and this office in Windham County are part of the Grace Cottage Hospital network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility:

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 40% - 80% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Contact the patient account specialist at 802-365-3770 or jsmith@gracecottage.org.

This health center in Windham County is part of the North Star Health network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call Valley Health Connections for help at 802-885-1616 or valleyhealth@vermontel.net.

You can apply for a sliding scale discount (financial help) at this location.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: There is no application for the sliding scale discount.

Questions? Call the general call center at 1-866-476-1321.

This office in Windham County is part of the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) network. You can apply for financial help here.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application

• English: Learn more and apply.
• Spanish: Resumen en lenguaje sencillo y Solicitud de ayuda económica.

Questions? Call financial counseling at 802-440-4083 or 802-447-4502.

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Windsor County information if you would like.

These health centers in Windsor County are part of the Gifford Health Care network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility:

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 40% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call 802-728-2323 or email healthconnect@giffordhealthcare.org.

Eligibility: There is no income limit.

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call 802-295-1868.

The hospital and these health centers in Windsor County are part of the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.​​

Questions? Contact a financial counselor at 802-674-7471 or MAH.CS@mahhc.org.

Note: For more information about financial help for health care services in the region, contact Mt. Ascutney Health Connections at 802-674-7213.

These health centers in Windsor County are part of the North Star Health network. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Call Valley Health Connections for help at 802-885-1616 or email or valleyhealth@vermontel.net.

You can apply for a sliding scale discount (financial help) at this location.

Eligibility: You may qualify if your income is under 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Information / Application: There is no application for the sliding scale discount.

Questions? Call the general call center at 1-866-476-1321.

You can apply for financial help here.

Eligibility

• Free Care: You may qualify for free care (pay $0) if your income is under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Low-Cost Care: You may qualify for a 75% discount if your household income is below 400% FPL.
• Resources: The hospital may deny your application if your household’s total liquid resources are more than 400% FPL for your household size. Liquid resources are things like cash and money in savings and checking accounts. (Your main home and cars and money held in retirement accounts will not count against you.)

Information / Application: Learn more and apply.

Questions? Contact 802-885-7081 ext. 7785 or email fap@springfieldhospital.org.  

You can apply for financial help in these locations. Download a PDF version of this Upper Valley of New Hampshire information if you would like.

Many people who live in Vermont get health services through the Dartmouth Health Network in New Hampshire. You can apply for financial help for their services.

Eligibility

• Income: You may qualify if your income is under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Resources: The hospital may look at your resources if they are over a certain amount. For example: cash, money in savings and checking accounts, second homes, etc.

Information / Application

• English: Learn more and apply.
• Spanish: Política de asistencia financiera y Solicitud de asistencia financiera
• More languages: Download the summary and application here.

Questions? Contact a patient advocate at 844-647-6436.