Hospital financial assistance at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, Oregon is a licensed Oregon hospital, so ORS 442.610, 442.614 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
- Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
- City
- Lincoln City, OR
- County
- Lincoln
- Phone
- (541) 994-3661Main line — ask for financial assistance or billing
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These are the statutory minimums that apply to Samaritan North Lincoln 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 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
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 Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, Oregon is covered by ORS 442.610, 442.614, which requires licensed Oregon hospitals to reduce or write off bills for patients below set income levels. You can reach the hospital on (541) 994-3661 (main hospital line — ask for the financial assistance or billing office).
What income qualifies for free care at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital?
Income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies for a full write-off under ORS 442.610, 442.614. 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 Samaritan North Lincoln 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: 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. These are the statutory minimums under ORS 442.610, 442.614; Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital may have a more generous written policy.
How do I apply for financial assistance at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital?
Ask Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on (541) 994-3661, and put your request in writing. Run the free Brightbill check first so you know which income band ORS 442.610, 442.614 puts you in before you call.
Is the check for Samaritan North Lincoln 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.
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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.