Free and discounted hospital care in Hawaii
We list 22 hospitals and 15 health center organizations in Hawaii. We have found income levels for 10 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 Hawaii 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children Honolulu. IRS filing, tax year 2025. | $151,800 | none found |
| Molokai General Hospital Kaunakakai. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $94,875 | $151,800 |
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc Kamuela. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $94,875 | $151,800 |
| The Queens Medical Center Honolulu. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $94,875 | $151,800 |
| Kula Hospital Kula. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $94,875 | none found |
| Lanai Community Hospital Lanai City. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $94,875 | none found |
| Maui Memorial Medical Center Wailuku. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $94,875 | none found |
| Adventist Health Castle Kailua. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $75,900 | $151,800 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Honolulu. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $75,900 | $113,850 |
| Kuakini Medical Center Honolulu. IRS filing, tax year 2024. | $37,950 | $75,900 |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center Hilo. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Honoka'a Hospital and Skilled Nursing Honokaa. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Kahuku Medical Center Kahuku. Legal baseline only. | ask | ask |
| Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children Honolulu. Legal baseline only. | ask | ask |
| Kau Hospital Pahala. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital Waimea. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Kohala Hospital Kapaau. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Kona Community Hospital Kealakekua. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Pali Momi Medical Center Aiea. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital Kapaa. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Straub Clinic and Hospital Honolulu. No rule on file. | ask | ask |
| Wilcox Memorial Hospital Lihue. 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.
- Community Clinic of Maui, Inc. (5 sites)
- Hamakua Health Center, Inc (6 sites)
- Hana Health (2 sites)
- Ho-Ola Lahui Hawaii Inc (5 sites)
- Kalihi Palama Health Center (7 sites)
- Ko'olauloa Health Center (3 sites)
- Kokua Kalihi Valley (Comprehensive Family Services) (6 sites)
- Lanai Community Health Center (1 site)
- Molokai Ohana Health Care Inc (7 sites)
- The Wahiawa Center for Community Health (5 sites)
- The Wahiawa Center for Community Health (4 sites)
- Waianae District Comprehensive Health and Hospital Board, Incorporated (17 sites)
- Waikiki Health (4 sites)
- Waimanalo Health Center (3 sites)
- West Hawaii Community Health Center Inc (21 sites)