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Hill-Burton Toll Free Hotline
The Hill-Burton program manages a toll-free Hotline, where callers may
request that information be mailed to them. Calls are primarily received
from individuals who have incurred medical bills that they are unable
to pay or who are currently in need of medical services for which they
are unable to pay. In addition, the hotline receives calls from hospitals
and other health care providers, voluntary organizations, State and local
government agencies, the news media and others.
The Hotline responds to approximately 19,000 calls annually. In response
to inquiries, information mailed to callers includes: Hill-Burton Free
Care Brochure (it describes the program and how to apply for services),
the Poverty Guidelines (used to determine financial eligibility), and
a list of Hill-Burton obligated facilities in the caller's geographical
area.
The Hotline can be reached 24 hours-a-day, at 1-800-638-0742, or 1-800-492-0359
for Maryland residents.
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