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Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana) Financial Assistance: Income Limits and How to Apply (2026)

Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana) offers 100% free care to patients with household income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (about $82,500 a year for a family of four) and discounted care up to 400% FPL. Here is who qualifies, what you need, and how to apply.

Updated June 2026

Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana) Income Limits for Free Care

Your eligibility is based on household income as a percentage of the Federal Poverty Level. Free care applies at or below 250% FPL; discounted care applies up to 400% FPL.

Household sizeFree care if income is at or below (250% FPL)Discounted care up to (400% FPL)
1 person$39,900$63,840
2 people$54,100$86,560
3 people$68,300$109,280
4 people$82,500$132,000
5 people$96,700$154,720
6 people$110,900$177,440

Income figures use 2026 Federal Poverty Level guidelines and are rounded. Actual eligibility depends on the hospital's review of your application.

What Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana) Offers

Free care

100% of the bill at or below 250% FPL. Indiana value: 100% at or below 250% FPL; sliding 90/80/75% across 251-400% FPL.

Discounted care

Up to 400% FPL, as a sliding-scale discount.

Uninsured discount

Discount equal to the highest-volume payor's rate; stackable prompt-pay discount.

Hardship / catastrophic

Means test above 400% FPL: total medical debt at or above household income qualifies for the 400%-level (75%) discount.

How to Apply

What you will need

  • Proof of income (recent pay stubs, tax return, or benefit award letters)
  • Proof of household size (tax return listing dependents, or similar)
  • Government-issued photo ID
Deadline: about 240 days from your billing date.
Residency: Ascension St. Vincent service area (primarily central Indiana)..
Citizenship: not required (immigration status does not bar eligibility).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana) offer financial assistance or charity care?
Yes. Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana) provides 100% free care to patients with household income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, plus discounted care up to 400% FPL (a sliding-scale discount). Uninsured patients also receive discount equal to the highest-volume payor's rate; stackable prompt-pay discount.
What is the income limit for free care at Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana)?
Free care is available at or below 250% FPL. For a family of four in 2026 that is about $82,500 per year. See the income table above for other household sizes. Income above that may still qualify for discounted care up to 400% FPL.
How do I apply for Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana) financial assistance?
Gather your income documents and a photo ID, then submit the hospital's financial assistance application. You generally have about 240 days from your billing date to apply.
What if my bill is unaffordable even above the income limit?
Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana) has a hardship provision. Means test above 400% FPL: total medical debt at or above household income qualifies for the 400%-level (75%) discount.
Can CareRoute help with a Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana) bill?
Yes. CareRoute Bill Defense applies for financial assistance on your behalf, negotiates with the hospital, and works to keep your account out of collections. There is no upfront cost and no fee unless we reduce your bill.

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Last updated: June 2026. Eligibility details are based on Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana)'s published financial assistance policy and may change. This page is informational and not financial or legal advice. Confirm current terms with Ascension St. Vincent (Indiana)'s financial assistance office before applying.