Each hospital in Rhode Island has a “charity care program.” The hospital may cover all or part of the bill if the applicant is unable to pay. The income limit is 200% FPL for full coverage and up to 300% FPL for partial coverage. Hospitals can choose to apply an asset test in determining eligibility for charity care. The hospital should …
Emergency Medical Assistance
Individuals that meet the eligibility criteria for one of the Medical Assistance Programs (seniors, people with disabilities, children, and parents and adults age 19-64) but who are ineligible for benefits because of immigrant status (including undocumented individuals, Lawful Permanent Residents ineligible due to the 5 year bar and other legally present immigrants who are not eligible under federal rules) may …
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