Free and discounted hospital care in Delaware
We list 12 hospitals and 3 health center organizations in Delaware. We have found income levels for 7 of the hospitals so far.
Check your own income against every hospital near you.
State programs
We have not found a statewide charity care program in Delaware yet. Federal rules still apply. Nonprofit hospitals must have a written financial assistance policy, and health centers on our list offer a sliding fee under federal rules at or below 200% of the poverty level.
Hospitals, most generous first
Yearly income limits for a family of 4. Open a hospital for every household size. The hospital makes the final decision.
| Hospital | Free up to | Discount up to |
|---|---|---|
| Christiana Hospital Newark. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $132,000 | none found |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus Milford. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $99,000 | $115,500 |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $99,000 | $115,500 |
| Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Wilmington. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $82,500 | $99,000 |
| Beebe Medical Center Lewes. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $66,000 | $132,000 |
| St. Francis Hospital Wilmington. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $66,000 | $132,000 |
| TidalHealth Nanticoke, Inc. Seaford. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $66,000 | $99,000 |
| Delaware Psychiatric Center New Castle. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Dover Behavioral Health System Dover. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Meadowwood Behavioral Health System New Castle. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Rockford Center Newark. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware LLC Georgetown. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
Health centers
Under federal health center rules, these centers offer a sliding fee at or below 200% of the poverty level.
- La Red Health Center, Inc. (3 sites)
- Southbridge Medical Advisory Council, Inc. (2 sites)
- Westside Family Healthcare Inc (5 sites)