DOCTORS HOSPITAL

"Uninsured patients with incomes below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level ("FPL") may receive free care for hospital services provided by Baptist Health hospitals and affiliates, specifically Baptist Hospital of Miami, Doctors Hospital, Doral Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital, and West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Outpatient Services, and Baptist Health Medical Group."

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · [PDF] Plain Language Summary of Financial Assistance Policy

"In order to process your application, photocopies of one of the following documents are required for every member of your household. Your application will not be reviewed until this documentation is submitted. * W-2 withholding forms (most recent) * Paycheck stubs (dated within the last 60 days) * Income tax returns (for the most recent year) * Forms approving or denying unemployment compensation or workers’ compensation (dated within the last 12 months) * A written verification of wages from employer (dated within the last 60 days) * A written verification from public welfare agencies or any governmental agency which can attest to the patient’s income status for the past twelve months Also required are photocopies of the following proof of identification and address. * Valid photo identification. * Proof of current address"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital | Baptist Health South Florida

"A prompt turnaround and a written decision, which provides a reason for denial will be provided, generally within 30 days of receipt of a completed application."

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Policy

"BHI shall take the following steps to demonstrate reasonable efforts to determine whether a patient is eligible for financial assistance: 1. Notify the patient about the financial assistance program before initiating any ECAs to obtain payment for the care and refrain from initiating such ECAs for at least 120 days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement for the care."

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Policy

"You may contact a patient financial representative at 786-573-6004 if you have any questions or need help with the application."

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital | Baptist Health South Florida

"This summary, the Financial Assistance Application, and the Financial Assistance Policy are also available in Spanish, and will be furnished upon request, free of charge through the same sources and locations noted above."

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · [PDF] Plain Language Summary of Financial Assistance Policy