Hospital financial assistance in Oregon
Oregon law requires hospitals to reduce or write off bills for patients whose household income falls below set levels — the program usually called charity care. Below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level the bill must be written off in full. Brightbill tracks 58 Oregon hospitals and shows the statute behind every answer.
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Free-care income limits in Oregon (2026 guidelines)
Annual household income at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level — at or below these figures, Oregon law requires the bill to be written off in full.
- 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
Discounts and payment protections continue above this level, up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.
All licensed hospitals in Oregon
Up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
Bill written off in full
Applies only to nonprofit hospitals under ORS 442.614; Oregon has no state-law discount mandate for for-profit hospitals. This app does not yet track hospital ownership type for Oregon, so do not mark Oregon active until that is added.
ORS 442.614
200%–300% of the Federal Poverty Level
At least 75% off the bill
Applies only to nonprofit hospitals under ORS 442.614; minimum discount, hospital policy may be more generous.
ORS 442.614
300%–350% of the Federal Poverty Level
At least 50% off the bill
Applies only to nonprofit hospitals under ORS 442.614; minimum discount, hospital policy may be more generous.
ORS 442.614
350%–400% of the Federal Poverty Level
At least 25% off the bill
Applies only to nonprofit hospitals under ORS 442.614; minimum discount, hospital policy may be more generous.
ORS 442.614
Oregon hospitals covered in detail
- Providence St Vincent Medical Center — Portland
- Providence Portland Medical Center — Portland
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center — Portland
- Salem Hospital — Salem
Every other Oregon hospital is in the checker too, including hospitals in Albany, Ashland, Astoria, Baker City, Bandon, Bend, Burns, Clackamas.
If a Oregon hospital does not follow the law
Oregon complaints are handled by Oregon Health Authority. The Action Kit includes that office's direct contact details along with a drafted complaint-ready letter.
Common questions
Who qualifies for free hospital care in Oregon?
Under ORS 442.610, 442.614, a household with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies to have the bill written off in full. Using the 2026 federal poverty guidelines, that is about $31,920 a year for a household of one and about $66,000 a year for a household of four.
What if my income is above the free-care limit in Oregon?
Oregon rules still reach higher incomes. 200%–300% of the Federal Poverty Level: at least 75% off the bill. 300%–350% of the Federal Poverty Level: at least 50% off the bill. 350%–400% of the Federal Poverty Level: at least 25% off the bill. The protections run up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Which Oregon hospitals have to offer financial assistance?
Brightbill tracks 58 hospitals in Oregon. Some Oregon obligations apply only to nonprofit hospitals; nonprofit hospitals nationwide must also have a written financial assistance policy to keep their federal tax exemption.
Is the Oregon eligibility check free?
Yes. The Brightbill eligibility check is free and anonymous. It needs no account and no sign-in, and never asks for your name, hospital records, bill number or contact details. An optional $19 Action Kit adds a saved result, a checklist, a hospital call script, a drafted request letter and the state regulator's contact details.
Can I still apply after my Oregon bill has gone to collections?
Often yes. Many state charity-care laws let you apply after the bill is issued, and applying can pause collection activity or lead to a refund if you already paid more than the law allows. The exact window is set by ORS 442.610, 442.614, and Oregon Health Authority handles complaints when a hospital does not follow it.
Does Brightbill give legal advice about Oregon hospital bills?
No. Brightbill is an eligibility estimate to act on, not legal advice, and it is not affiliated with any hospital. It shows the statute behind every result so you can check it yourself; the hospital's financial assistance office makes the final decision.
Takes about two minutes.
Legal basis: ORS 442.610, 442.614 — requires licensed Oregon 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.