Hospital financial assistance at Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital in Blue Hill, Maine is a licensed Maine hospital, so 22 M.R.S. §1716-A governs what it can charge patients who cannot afford the bill. Below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level the bill must be written off in full.
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What we know about this hospital
- Hospital
- Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
- City
- Blue Hill, ME
- County
- Hancock
- Phone
- (207) 374-2836Main line — ask for financial assistance or billing
All licensed hospitals in Maine
These are the statutory minimums that apply to Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. The hospital's own written policy can be more generous, never less.
Up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
Bill written off in full
Applies to all Maine-licensed hospitals, no ownership-type or rural carve-out.
22 M.R.S. §1716-A(2)
200%–400% of the Federal Poverty Level
Monthly payments capped at 4% of monthly household income
Maine law does not set a discount percentage between 200% and 400% FPL, only a payment-plan affordability protection: monthly payments cannot exceed 4% of monthly household income. The full bill may still be owed, but payments must be capped at this level.
22 M.R.S. §1716-A(8)
Income limit for a full write-off (2026 guidelines)
- Household of 1
- $31,920
- Household of 2
- $43,280
- Household of 3
- $54,640
- Household of 4
- $66,000
- Household of 5
- $77,360
- Household of 6+
- $88,720
Common questions
Does Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital in Blue Hill, Maine is covered by 22 M.R.S. §1716-A, which requires licensed Maine hospitals to reduce or write off bills for patients below set income levels. You can reach the hospital on (207) 374-2836 (main hospital line — ask for the financial assistance or billing office).
What income qualifies for free care at Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital?
Income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies for a full write-off under 22 M.R.S. §1716-A. On the 2026 federal poverty guidelines that is roughly $31,920 a year for one person and $66,000 a year for a household of four.
What discount can I get at Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital if I earn more than that?
Up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level: bill written off in full. 200%–400% of the Federal Poverty Level: monthly payments capped at 4% of monthly household income. These are the statutory minimums under 22 M.R.S. §1716-A; Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital may have a more generous written policy.
How do I apply for financial assistance at Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital?
Ask Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on (207) 374-2836, and put your request in writing. Run the free Brightbill check first so you know which income band 22 M.R.S. §1716-A puts you in before you call.
Is the check for Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital bills free?
Yes. The eligibility check is free and anonymous — no account, no sign-in, and no name, hospital records, bill number or contact details. The optional $19 Action Kit adds a saved result, checklist, call script, drafted letter and the state regulator's contact details.
Other Maine hospitals
Takes about two minutes.
Legal basis: 22 M.R.S. §1716-A — requires licensed Maine hospitals to offer charity care and discount payment to eligible patients.
This is an estimate, not legal advice. Each hospital's financial assistance office makes the final decision. Terms.