Need financial help? We have services and a process
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has a long history of providing care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. Our primary value is "the needs of the patient come first."
UI Hospitals & Clinics provides services to meet the needs of people who are unable to pay for care. These services include:
- Helping people find sources to fund their care, including opportunities to work with outside agencies.
- Using fair and consistent collection practices that are in the best interest of all parties involved.
- Providing individualized payment plans.
- Providing emergency care to stabilize you, regardless of your ability to pay.
UI Hospitals & Clinics has developed a process for directing people to alternative sources of funding for their medical care. UI Hospitals & Clinics determines your need for charity care based on financial information and the medical services needed.
Not sure if you qualify for assistance? Here's what to do
There are income-based guidelines that will impact whether an individual is eligible for financial assistance. Those guidelines are listed in full below.
If you do qualify, you will need to fill out a financial assistance form. Those forms can be found here:
Have a question?
If you need help with the form, or have any further question around eligibility. Do not hesitate to call our financial assistance office: 1-866-393-4605
Annual Income Guidelines for Financial Assistance Eligibility Determination
Eligibility:
- You must be a documented resident of Iowa.
- Your income is at or below 350% of the Federal Income Poverty Guidelines.
- You must provide proof of income (income includes gross wages, rental income, gross income from self-employment, public assistance, social security, unemployment compensation, strike benefits, alimony, child support, military family allotments, pensions, veteran's benefits, etc.) Sources of income apply to all applicable family members.
- Family members include patient's spouse and patient's child under the age of eighteen living at home.
- You must comply with the Medicaid eligibility process with the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics/UI Health Care system designated vendor or an on-site representative.
Guidelines
Effective Jan. 19, 2021
| Family Size | Poverty Guidelines | 200% | 250% | 300% | 350% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12,880 | $25,760 | $32,200 | $38,640 | $45,080 |
| 2 | $17,420 | $34,840 | $43,550 | $52,260 | $60,970 |
| 3 | $21,960 | $43,920 | $54,900 | $65,880 | $76,860 |
| 4 | $26,500 | $53,000 | $66,250 | $79,500 | $92,750 |
| 5 | $31,040 | $62,080 | $77,600 | $93,120 | $108,640 |
| 6 | $35,580 | $71,160 | $88,950 | $106,740 | $124,530 |
| 7 | $40,120 | $80,240 | $100,300 | $120,360 | $140,420 |
| 8 | $44,660 | $89,320 | $111,650 | $133,980 | $156,310 |
| * | $4,540 | $9,080 | $11,350 | $13,620 | $15,890 |
(*) For family units over eight (8), add the amount shown for each additional member.
Source: Department of Health and Human Services - Federal Poverty Guidelines
To learn more about general financial resources available visit the General Financial Assistance Resources page.