Hospital Discounted Care

Learn more about this law and how it might help you save money on hospital bills.

WHAT IS HOSPITAL DISCOUNTED CARE?

Hospital Discounted Care (HDC) is a law that requires hospitals to screen all uninsured patients for eligibility for state-run programs (like Health First Colorado (Medicaid), and Children Health Plan Plus) and provide care at a discounted rate to anyone with a household income below 250% of the federal poverty line (roughly $3,260/month for an individual, $6,697/month for a family of 4).

If you are insured you have the right to be screened for Hospital Discounted Care too – be sure to ask!

After being screened for eligibility, you have the right to apply for Hospital Discounted Care and any state-run coverage programs without delay

Please note! The 250% of the federal poverty line is only a floor! Some hospitals may provide discounts up to 400% of the federal poverty line or greater. When in doubt, ask someone at the billing and or financial aid office of your facility.

Flow chart for the Hospital Discounted Care application process

PROTECTIONS HOSPITAL DISCOUNTED CARE PROVIDES:

  • Establishes a monthly payment plan that is based on your monthly income
  • Limits the actions hospitals or collections agencies can take against you
  • Requires all communication (written and verbal) to be delivered in your preferred language
  • You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen or have a certain immigration status to get discounts
  • More information on these and other rights in our Frequently Ask Questions

GET INVOLVED!

Please share your experience(s) receiving financial assistance from hospitals in the past year, good or bad! We are striving to improve and protect this landmark law to make ensure it serves all Coloradans!

RESOURCES, RESOURCES, RESOURCES

For Patients / Para Los Pacientes

Check out our toolkit for resources on what hospital discounted care is, how to request to apply, and what your rights are under the law! Resources in English & Spanish.

For Community Leaders / Para Líderes Comunitarios

Help spread awareness of Hospital Discounted Care in your community! CCHI has put together a combination of one-pagers, flyers, and social media posts that are easily shareable. Resources in English & Spanish.

For Organizations / Para Organizaciones

Join CCHI in spreading awareness of Hospital Discounted Care and help your communities gain access to these vital savings. We have put together social media guides and a comprehensive set of resources to help you do so. Resources in English & Spanish.

For Navigators / Para Navegantes

First of all, THANK YOU for helping Coloradans navigate the tangled ball of yarn that is our health care system. In collaboration with Colorado Center on Law and Policy, CCHI created a comprehensive guide for navigating Hospital Discounted Care. We have also compiled further resources to support your work in English & Spanish.

Full Toolkit - resources in Spanish & English

Click HERE for access to our full toolkit which includes all the resources linked above as well as resources for Spanish, Vietnamese, Koren, and Chinese language speakers.

PROBLEMS WITH HOSPITAL DISCOUNTED CARE?

If you are having issues with hospital bills and believe the hospital is not providing you with information, not screening you properly, or has made an incorrect determination of your eligibility for hospital discounted care, contact the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance (HCPF) at HCPF_HospDiscountCare@state.co.us. If you are still having problems, contact our Consumer Assistance Program.

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Get Help From CAP

Our Consumer Assistance Program can help navigate medical bills you have already received.

FIND INFORMATION ON HOSPITAL DISCOUNTED CARE FOR THE HOSPITAL NEAR YOU:

To find the phone number and website for information about discounted care at your hospital, use this table to search for your hospital’s name, address, or the town/city your hospital is in:

Webpage Phone NumberAddressCity
AdventHealth Avista Hospital303-673-1037100 Health Park DrLouisville
AdventHealth Castle Rock Hospital720-455-81052350 Meadows BlvdCastle Rock
AdventHealth Littleton Hospital303-734-20547700 S BroadwayLittleton
AdventHealth Parker Hospital303-269-45319395 Crown Crest BlvdParker
AdventHealth Porter Hospital303-715-71632525 S Downing StDenver
Animas Surgical Hospital970-385-2386575 Rivergate LaneDurango
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center719-383-6441
719-383-6099
1100 Carson AveLa Junta
Aspen Valley Hospital970-544-15430401 Castle Creek RoadAspen
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center888-264-21274700 Lady Moon DrFort Collins
Boulder Community Health303-415-8115 (before a visit); 303-415-4700 (after an emergency visit)4747 Arapahoe AveBoulder
Children’s Hospital CO720-777-7001Several along the Front RangeDenver, Colorado Springs
Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center970-858-2729300 W Ottley AveFruita
Community Hospital(970)644-3144 or (970)644-31562351 G RoadGrand Junction
Delta County Memorial Hospital970-874-22261501 E. 3rd StreetDelta
Denver Health303-602-3466777 Bannock StreetDenver
East Morgan County Hospital844-233-01352400 Edison StBrush
Estes Park Medical Center970-577-4327555 Prospect AvenueEstes Park
Good Samaritan Medical Center1-866-665-2636 (toll free)200 Exempla CircleLafayette
Grand River Hospital District970-625-6555501 Airport RoadRifle
Gunnison Valley Health970-642-4790711 North Taylor StreetGunnison
Haxtun Hospital District970-774-6123235 W. FletcherHaxtun
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center719-530-24751000 Rush DriveSalida
Keefe Memorial Health Service District719-767-5661102 E 2nd Ave (Kit Carson)
615 W 5th St N (Cheyenne Wells)
Cheyenne Wells & Kit Carson
Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital719-346-4790286 16th StreetBurlington
Lincoln Health719-743-2294111 6th StHugo
Longmont United Hospital303-673-7767 1950 Mountain View AveLongmont
Lutheran Medical Center1-866-665-2636 (toll free)8300 W 38th AveWheat Ridge
McKee Medical Center844-233-01352000 Boise AveLoveland
Medical Center of the Rockies855-843-35472500 Rocky Mountain AveLoveland
Melissa Memorial Hospital970-854-22411001 East Johnson St.Holyoke
Memorial Central Hospital855-843-35471400 E Boulder StColorado Springs
Memorial Regional Health970-826-3125750 Hospital LoopCraig
Mercy Regional Medical Center303-673-7767 1010 Three Springs BlvdDurango
Middle Park Medical Center – Kremmling970-724-3151variousKremmling, Granby, Winter Park
Montrose Memorial Hospital(970) 252-2666800 S. 3rd StreetMontrose
Mt. San Rafael Hospital719-845-4251410 Benedicta AvenueTrinidad
National Jewish Health303-398-13551400 Jackson StreetDenver
North Colorado Medical Center888-264-21271801 16th St.Greeley
North Suburban Medical Center866 551 60049191 Grant StreetThornton
OrthoColorado Hospital303-673-776711650 W Second PlLakewood
Pagosa Springs Medical Center970-507-393995 S. Pagosa Blvd.Pagosa Springs
Parkview Medical Center719-584-4045400 West 16th StreetPueblo
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services303-673-77672222 N Nevada AveColorado Springs
Pioneers Medical Center970-878-9792100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr.Meeker
Platte Valley Medical Center866-665-26361600 Prairie Center PkwyBrighton
Poudre Valley Hospital855-843-35471024 S Lemay AveFort Collins
Presbyterian/St- Luke’s Medical Center866-551-6004 1719 E 19th AveDenver
Prowers Medical Center719-336-7137401 Kendall DrLamar
Rangely District Hospital970-675-5011225 Eagle Crest DrRangely
Rio Grande Hospital719-657-4122 310 CR-ADel Norte
Rose Medical Center866-551-6004 4567 E. 9th Ave.Denver
Saint Joseph Hospital866-665-26361375 E 19th AveDenver
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital719-587-636419021 Hwy 285La Jara
San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center719-587-6364106 Blanca AveAlamosa
Sedgwick County Health Center970-474-3323900 Cedar StJulesburg
Sky Ridge Medical Center866-551-600410101 RidgeGate PkwyLone Tree
Southeast Colorado Hospital District719-523-2161373 East Tenth AvenueSpringfield
Southwest Health System, Inc970-564-21311311 North Mildred RoadCortez
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center & Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center719-739-454423500 U.S. Highway 160Walsenburg
St. Anthony Hospital303-673-776711600 W 2nd PlLakewood
St. Anthony North Health Campus303-673-776714300 Orchard PkwyBroomfield
St. Anthony Summit Medical Center303-673-7767340 Peak One DrFrisco
St. Elizabeth Hospital303-673-77671000 Lincoln StreetFort Morgan
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center303-673-77671008 Minnequa AvePueblo
St. Mary’s Hospital & Medical Center866-665-26362635 N 7th StGrand Junction
St. Thomas More Hospital303-673-77671338 Phay AveCanon City
St. Vincent General Hospital District719-486-7172822 W 4th St. Leadville
Sterling Regional MedCenter844-233-0135615 Fairhurst StSterling
Swedish Medical Center866-551-6004501 E Hampden AveEnglewood
The Medical Center of Aurora866-551-60041501 S Potomac StAurora
UCHealth Broomfield Hospital855-843-354711820 Destination DrBroomfield
UCHealth Grandview Hospital855-843-3547 5623 Pulpit Peak ViewColorado Springs
UCHealth Greeley Hospital855-843-35476767 W 29th StGreeley
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital855-843-35471500 Park Central Dr,Highlands Ranch
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital855-843-35471750 E Ken Pratt BlvdLongmont
UC Health Pikes Peak Regional Hospital855-843-354716420 W Hwy 24Woodland Park
UC Health Yampa Valley Medical Center855-843-35471024 Central Park DrSteamboat Springs
University of Colorado Hospital855-843-3547 12605 E. 16th AvenueAurora
Vail Health970-477-3116180 South Frontage Road WestVail
Valley View Hospital970-384-68921906 Blake AveGlenwood Springs
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital719-438-54011208 Luther StEads
Wray Community District Hospital970-332-48111017 W Seventh StWray
Yuma District HospitalEnglish: 970-848-4815
Spanish: 970-322-2213
1000 W 8th AveYuma

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