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Swedish Medical Center — Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Seattle, King County, WA

Under Washington law, Swedish Medical Center must offer free or discounted care to eligible low-income and uninsured patients. Here's what the law guarantees — and how to apply.

What Washington law guarantees

Under Washington Charity Care Law (RCW 70.170.060), Swedish Medical Center must provide FREE care to uninsured patients at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level, and discounted care for patients up to 400%.

This is the legal minimum — Swedish Medical Center may offer more generous help. The only way to know is to apply, and applying is always free.

How to apply

📞 (206) 386-6000

When you call, say: “I'd like to apply for financial assistance (charity care) for a hospital bill. Can you send me the application and tell me which documents I need?”

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