Hospital financial assistance at Strong Memorial Hospital
Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York is a New York hospital, and N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a) sets 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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How to apply at Strong Memorial Hospital
- Strong Memorial Hospital financial assistance policyPolicy link checked on September 27, 2026
State form you may need: New York State uniform hospital financial assistance application (2026 edition).
Ownership and federal rules
Public hospital records list Strong Memorial Hospital as a nonprofit hospital. Nonprofit hospitals with federal tax exemption must follow IRS 501(r) rules: a written financial assistance policy, limits on what eligible patients are charged, at least 240 days to apply after the first bill, and a 120-day wait before extraordinary collection actions.
What we know about this hospital
- Hospital
- Strong Memorial Hospital
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- Phone
- (585) 275-8387Main line: ask for financial assistance or billing
Hospitals in New York
These are the statutory minimums that apply to Strong 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
N.Y. Public Health Law § 2807-k(9-a)
200%–300% of the Federal Poverty Level
You can be charged no more than 10% of what Medicaid would have paid for the same service
N.Y. Public Health Law § 2807-k(9-a)
300%–400% of the Federal Poverty Level
You can be charged no more than 20% of what Medicaid would have paid for the same service
N.Y. Public Health Law § 2807-k(9-a)
What that means in dollars (2026 guidelines)
Yearly household income, before tax.
| Household | Free care up to (200%) | Help up to (400%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,920 | $63,840 |
| 2 people | $43,280 | $86,560 |
| 3 people | $54,640 | $109,280 |
| 4 people | $66,000 | $132,000 |
New York also requires the New York State uniform hospital financial assistance application (2026 edition).
What Strong Memorial Hospital reported to the IRS (tax year 2024)
Nonprofit hospitals that file IRS Form 990 report their financial assistance policy every year on Schedule H. In its most recent filing, Strong Memorial Hospital (filed as Strong Memorial Hospital & Ext Clinics) reported:
| Free care for household income up to | 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (about $66,000 a year for a household of 4) |
|---|---|
| Discounted care up to | 400% of the Federal Poverty Level |
| Considers assets | Yes |
| Decides some patients' eligibility without an application | Yes, before collection actions |
Policies can change after a filing; the hospital's current written policy decides. Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule H, Part V, tax period ending 2025-06-30.
Common questions
Does Strong Memorial Hospital offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York is covered by N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a), which requires New York hospitals to reduce or write off bills for patients below set income levels. You can reach the hospital on (585) 275-8387 (main hospital line: ask for the financial assistance or billing office).
What income qualifies for free care at Strong Memorial Hospital?
Income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies for a full write-off under N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-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 Strong Memorial Hospital if I earn more than that?
Up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level: bill written off in full. 200%–300% of the Federal Poverty Level: you can be charged no more than 10% of what medicaid would have paid for the same service. 300%–400% of the Federal Poverty Level: you can be charged no more than 20% of what medicaid would have paid for the same service. These are the statutory minimums under N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a); Strong Memorial Hospital may have a more generous written policy.
How do I apply for financial assistance at Strong Memorial Hospital?
Ask Strong Memorial Hospital's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on (585) 275-8387, and put your request in writing. Run the free Brightbill check first so you know which income band N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a) puts you in before you call.
Is the check for Strong 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. Coming soon: Brightbill will do it for you, free: the financial assistance application to the hospital and any surprise bill dispute, followed through to the answer. Leave your email after your check and we'll tell you when it opens.
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- Highland Hospital, Rochester
- Rochester General Hospital, Rochester
- The Unity Hospital of Rochester, Rochester
- Unity Specialty Hospital, Rochester
- URMC Strong West, Brockport
- A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta
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Legal basis: N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a) requires New York hospitals to offer charity care and discount payment to eligible patients.
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