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Patients who cannot afford to pay for medically necessary care may apply for financial assistance from Howard University Hospital. Patients needing financial assistance are encouraged to contact Financial Counseling at 202-865-3638 or 202-865-7359.
Financial counseling services are available from the Financial Assistance team, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This staff assists patients and prospective patients in determining whether they qualify for financial assistance from the hospital or from outside sources. Associates are well versed on federal, district and hospital programs and will work with patients to find the best plan or program for the situation.
Howard University Hospital's Financial Assistance Program: Eligibility for financial assistance is determined by the patient's ability to pay for services that have already been provided. Howard University's program covers payment for medically necessary care, but does not cover routine co-pays and deductibles for patients having medical coverage unless a hardship can be documented. The program also excludes services deemed not medically necessary, such as cosmetic surgery or fertility services.