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Temple Health Financial Assistance: Income Limits and How to Apply (2026)

Temple Health offers 100% free care to patients with household income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (about $33,000 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

Temple Health 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 100% FPL; discounted care applies up to 400% FPL.

Household sizeFree care if income is at or below (100% FPL)Discounted care up to (400% FPL)
1 person$15,960$63,840
2 people$21,640$86,560
3 people$27,320$109,280
4 people$33,000$132,000
5 people$38,680$154,720
6 people$44,360$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 Temple Health Offers

Free care

100% of the bill at or below 100% FPL. Free care at or below 100% FPL; sliding discounts of 75/50/25% at 200/300/400% FPL.

Discounted care

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

Hardship / catastrophic

Charity Care/Self-Pay Committee reviews medical-hardship cases; no fixed income threshold.

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: Uninsured must reside in PA; non-emergency limited to service area..
Citizenship: not required (immigration status does not bar eligibility).
How to apply: Apply via Temple Office of Financial Services, (215) 707-7608.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Temple Health offer financial assistance or charity care?
Yes. Temple Health provides 100% free care to patients with household income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level, plus discounted care up to 400% FPL (a sliding-scale discount).
What is the income limit for free care at Temple Health?
Free care is available at or below 100% FPL. For a family of four in 2026 that is about $33,000 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 Temple Health financial assistance?
Gather your income documents and a photo ID, then submit the hospital's financial assistance application. Apply via Temple Office of Financial Services, (215) 707-7608. You generally have about 240 days from your billing date to apply.
What if my bill is unaffordable even above the income limit?
Temple Health has a hardship provision. Charity Care/Self-Pay Committee reviews medical-hardship cases; no fixed income threshold.
Can CareRoute help with a Temple Health 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 Temple Health's published financial assistance policy and may change. This page is informational and not financial or legal advice. Confirm current terms with Temple Health's financial assistance office before applying.