Earn under ~$62,600/yr as an individual, or under ~$128,600/yr as a family of 4?
You may qualify for free or discounted hospital care in Nevada — even if you already have insurance, even if you work full time, and even if you own a home. Most people who qualify never apply because they don't know these programs exist.
Income figures above are common Nevada hospital thresholds. Each hospital sets its own exact rules. These limits are based on federal income guidelines (the Federal Poverty Level) — explained below.
ProcedureScout is independent and free to use. We are not paid by hospitals, financial assistance programs, applications, or referrals. This information is provided to help patients understand benefits that may already be available to them.
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Common Income Limits for NV, Household of 1
The income figures below are the most common cutoffs hospitals use to decide who qualifies for free or discounted care. Each line shows the annual household income that matches a typical hospital threshold.
The percentages are based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) — a federal income guideline published every year. Most Nevada hospitals offer help up to 400%.
Compare Financial Assistance at Every Nevada Hospital
We've researched and verified each Nevada hospital's financial assistance program (refreshed February 2026). Click any hospital for the full step-by-step application guide, required documents, and contact info.
| Hospital | Verification | Free Care Income up to (family of 4) | Discounted Care Income up to (family of 4) | Processing Time | Documents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MountainView Hospital Las Vegas, NV | Verified Verified 2026-06-20 | ≤ $64,300/yr 200% of FPL | ≤ $128,600/yr 400% of FPL | 14–30 days | 6 | View Details |
| Renown Regional Medical Center Reno, NV | Verified Verified 2026-06-20 | ≤ $32,200/yr 100% of FPL | ≤ $128,600/yr 400% of FPL | 10–14 days | 6 | View Details |
| Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Verified Verified 2026-06-20 | ≤ $64,300/yr 200% of FPL | ≤ $128,600/yr 400% of FPL | 14–30 days | 6 | View Details |
| St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus Henderson, NV | Verified Verified 2026-06-20 | ≤ $64,300/yr 200% of FPL | ≤ $128,600/yr 400% of FPL | 14–30 days | 6 | View Details |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Verified Verified 2026-06-20 | ≤ $64,300/yr 200% of FPL | ≤ $128,600/yr 400% of FPL | 14–30 days | 6 | View Details |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Verified Verified 2026-06-20 | ≤ $64,300/yr 200% of FPL | ≤ $128,600/yr 400% of FPL | 14–21 days | 7 | View Details |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Verified — call hospital Verified 2026-06-20 | — | — | 21–30 days | 6 | View Details |
| Henderson Hospital Henderson, NV | Verified — call hospital Verified 2026-06-20 | — | — | 21–30 days | 6 | View Details |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Verified — call hospital Verified 2026-06-20 | — | — | 21–30 days | 6 | View Details |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Verified — call hospital Verified 2026-06-20 | — | — | 21–30 days | 6 | View Details |
About UHS / Valley Health System Hospitals (Centennial Hills, Spring Valley, Summerlin, Henderson, Desert Springs, Valley) — Universal Health Services does not publish exact income limits. We've confirmed the program exists and how to apply. Call the financial counselor for an individual review.
About the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
The Federal Poverty Level (also called the federal poverty guidelines) is an annual income reference published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hospitals use it as a yardstick to decide who qualifies for free or discounted care.
Most Nevada hospitals offer assistance to households earning up to 400% of FPL — about $62,600/yr for a single person or $128,600/yr for a family of 4. That's far higher than most people expect, which is why many qualifying families never apply.
What Counts as "Medically Necessary" Care?
Medically necessary care means care you need — services to diagnose, treat, prevent, or manage a medical condition, illness, injury, or disease. Most hospital financial assistance programs cover this kind of care. The final call is always made by the hospital, your doctor, your insurer, or the financial assistance program — not by ProcedureScout.
- Cancer treatment
- A colonoscopy ordered by your doctor
- Imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound) ordered by your doctor
- Heart procedures
- Emergency room care
- Surgery to treat an illness or injury
- Cosmetic procedures
- Elective procedures done only for appearance
- Services a hospital specifically excludes
Every hospital and program writes its own rules. The lists above are common examples — they do not guarantee your specific procedure will or will not qualify.
Frequently Asked Questions
- It's a program — written by the hospital itself — that reduces or eliminates your hospital bill if you can't afford it. It is not insurance. It is not a loan. If you qualify, the hospital lowers what you owe (sometimes to $0). Most nonprofit hospitals are required to publish one.
ProcedureScout is independent and free to use. We are not paid by hospitals, financial assistance programs, applications, or referrals. This information is provided to help patients understand benefits that may already be available to them.
Whether you qualify depends on each hospital's rules and a final review by the hospital. This page is informational only and does not guarantee free or discounted care. Income figures are based on the 2025 federal income guidelines (the Federal Poverty Level) currently in effect.