Financial Assistance and Hospital Discounted Care

We believe medically necessary health care services should be accessible to all, regardless of age, gender, geographic location, cultural background, physical mobility or ability to pay. We are committed to providing health care services and acknowledge that, in some cases, the patient will not be financially able to pay for the services received. Whenever possible, we will determine eligibility for financial assistance before or at the time of admission.

The CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region Financial Assistance Program is in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(r), effective July 1, 2016. This financial assistance program is also in accordance with Colorado Senate Bill 14-50, Hospital Financial Assistance, which was passed by the Colorado General Assembly and became effective Dec. 31, 2014. The legislation requires hospitals to provide financial assistance to patients in emergent situations and whose incomes are less than 250 percent of the current year’s federal poverty level. When possible, each uninsured patient is eligible to be screened for financial assistance.

If an insured patient is not eligible for assistance, CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to offering reasonable payment plan options to its patients, and will allow for at least 30 days past the payment due date before pursuing collections.

Patient responsibility overview