Free Medical Care for those unable to pay
Central Maine Healthcare’s mission is to provide access to medically necessary health care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital offer free care to Maine residents who are at or below the Maine Free Care income levels.
| Size of family unit | *Maine Free Care | *CMMC, BH, RH Free Care 100% Discount | *CMMC, BH, RH Free Care 50% Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,590 | $30,120 | $37,650 |
| 2 | $30,660 | $40,880 | $51,100 |
| 3 | $38,730 | $51,640 | $64,550 |
| 4 | $46,800 | $62,400 | $78,000 |
| 5 | $54,870 | $73,160 | $91,450 |
| 6 | $62,940 | $83,920 | $104,900 |
| 7 | $71,010 | $94,680 | $118,350 |
| 8 | $79,080 | $105,440 | $131,800 |
| For each additional person, add this amount | $8,070 | $10,760 | $13,450 |
Last Updated: February 1st, 2024
To apply for Free Care, obtain more information, or schedule an appointment to meet with one of our financial advocates in person, you can call us at (207) 786-1803. You will be asked if you have insurance of any kind to help pay for your care. You will also be asked to show that insurance or a government program will not pay for your care.
Only necessary medical care is given as free care. The following services are NOT considered medically necessary under the Free Care Program:
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Bariatric Services
- Sterilization/Birth Control
- Fertility Services
- Exercise programs including phase III cardiac rehab
- Circumcision
- Child Birth Education
- Breast Pump Rental
If you do not qualify for free hospital care, you are allowed to ask for a fair hearing or appeal. The hospital policy is available for review.
Download the following documents to learn more or to apply for Financial Assistance:
- Central Maine Healthcare Financial Assistance Policy
- Central Maine Healthcare Financial Assistance Policy (Somali Translation)
- Central Maine Healthcare Financial Assistance Plain Language Summary
- Central Maine Healthcare Financial Assistance Plain Language Summary (Somali Translation)
- Financial Assistance Packet
- Providers Covered Under the CMH Financial Assistance Policy
- Providers Not Covered by the CMH Financial Assistance Policy
If you do not qualify for financial assistance for your hospital care, you are allowed to ask for a fair hearing or appeal. The hospital policy is available for review.