Charity Care & Financial Assistance

Do you need financial assistance?

Aspen Valley Hospital is here to advocate for you if you are having difficulty paying your medical bills. Applications for charity care through the Colorado Hospital Discounted Care Program (HDCP) are available to those who qualify. Aspen Valley Hospital will assist patients and responsible parties in the completion and submission of any application for medical assistance or charity care determination. Please note: The patient or guarantor is responsible for providing timely, accurate information to comply with HDCP requirements.

Who qualifies?

• Colorado residents
• People who meet income and resource guidelines
• People who are not eligible for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
• People who are covered by Medicare or who have other health insurance may be eligible for HDCP.

Your Rights as a Patient

Patient Rights – English

Patient Rights – Spanish

How to Apply

Applications are accepted and processed only after all other medical assistance programs are exhausted (insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal, state or local programs). Falsification of information or failure to provide necessary information will result in denial of eligibility and the patient/guarantor will be held responsible for full payment.

Click below for the application:

Uniform Application

Or, pick up an application in person at the Aspen Valley Hospital Admissions Department:

0401 Castle Creek Road

Aspen, CO 81611

Patients who need assistance in completing the application can contact an Aspen Valley Hospital representative at 970.544.1543 or email eligibility@aspenhospital.org. Staff is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

In instances where charity care is not approved, Aspen Valley Hospital would be happy to discuss a payment plan with you.