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Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) Financial Assistance: Income Limits and How to Apply (2026)

Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) offers 100% free care to patients with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (about $66,000 a year for a family of four) and discounted care up to 500% FPL. Here is who qualifies, what you need, and how to apply.

Updated June 2026

Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) 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 200% FPL; discounted care applies up to 500% FPL.

Household sizeFree care if income is at or below (200% FPL)Discounted care up to (500% FPL)
1 person$31,920$79,800
2 people$43,280$108,200
3 people$54,640$136,600
4 people$66,000$165,000
5 people$77,360$193,400
6 people$88,720$221,800

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

What Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) Offers

Free care

100% of the bill at or below 200% FPL. 100% forgiveness at or below 200% FPL; sliding 40-90% from 201-500% FPL.

Discounted care

Up to 500% FPL, as a sliding-scale discount.

Uninsured discount

93.19% automatic uninsured discount.

Hardship / catastrophic

Medically indigent: bills after third-party payment exceeding 10% of yearly income.

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: no specific residency requirement stated.
Citizenship: not required (immigration status does not bar eligibility).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) offer financial assistance or charity care?
Yes. Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) provides 100% free care to patients with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, plus discounted care up to 500% FPL (a sliding-scale discount). Uninsured patients also receive 93.19% automatic uninsured discount.
What is the income limit for free care at Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio)?
Free care is available at or below 200% FPL. For a family of four in 2026 that is about $66,000 per year. See the income table above for other household sizes. Income above that may still qualify for discounted care up to 500% FPL.
How do I apply for Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) 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?
Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) has a hardship provision. Medically indigent: bills after third-party payment exceeding 10% of yearly income.
Can CareRoute help with a Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio) 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 Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio)'s published financial assistance policy and may change. This page is informational and not financial or legal advice. Confirm current terms with Methodist Healthcare (San Antonio)'s financial assistance office before applying.