Medical Bill Help in Arizona
Learn your rights, check charity care eligibility, and generate free dispute letters for medical bills in Arizona.
Hospitals must have financial assistance policies
Federal No Surprises Act is primary surprise billing protection
Strong consumer protection through the Attorney General
Charity Care in Arizona
Financial assistance requirements for Arizona hospitals
Governing Law
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36
Income Eligibility
Up to 200% FPL (varies by hospital) of the Federal Poverty Level
Requirements
Arizona requires hospitals to have financial assistance policies. Nonprofit hospitals must provide charity care as part of their tax-exempt status. Each hospital establishes specific eligibility criteria.
Application Deadline
No specific state deadline - follow hospital policy
Typical Discount Tiers
| Income Level | Discount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 200% FPL | 100% | Free care (typical) |
| 300% FPL | 50% | Reduced cost (typical) |
Consumer Protections in Arizona
Your rights when dealing with medical bills
- Patients can request itemized bills
- Hospitals must provide estimates for scheduled services
- Federal No Surprises Act protections apply
No Surprises Act in Arizona
Federal and state surprise billing protections
Arizona relies primarily on the federal No Surprises Act. The state requires insurers to provide network information but does not have comprehensive surprise billing legislation.
Filing Deadlines
Dispute Deadline: No specific state deadline - typically 180 days
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AZ Attorney General
AZ Insurance Commissioner
AZ Health Department
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