Medical Debt Relief
A medical crisis should not mean a financial crisis
That’s why 1st University Credit Union has partnered with Dollar For, a national non-profit, to help patients reduce or eliminate their hospital bills. Most hospitals offer discounts or bill forgiveness based on income. On average, a family of 4 earning less than $100,000 a year will qualify. But hospitals don’t make it easy to find or use these programs. If you qualify, Dollar For can help you apply and crush that bill— for free. They have already erased over $60 million for patients nationwide. You could be one of them.
Accessing Charity Care: Empowering Patients to Reduce Medical Bills
Under the Affordable Care Act, nonprofit hospitals are required to offer charity care programs as part of their tax-exempt status. These financial assistance programs are designed to reduce or even eliminate medical bills for low- to middle-income patients, providing much-needed relief for families facing financial strain.
Because hospitals don’t always have the resources to inform patients about these programs, 1st University is dedicated to spreading the word and by partnering with Dollar For. Dollar For educates individuals on charity care options, assists them through the application process, and holds hospitals accountable when they don’t adhere to regulations.
With a proven track record of eliminating over $60 million in medical bills*, Dollar For operates solely through philanthropic grants and donations, ensuring their services are completely free—no strings attached.