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BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER

BOSTON, MA · version 6 · published · JSON

eligibility.free_care_max_fpl300% of the federal poverty level

"Uninsured Massachusetts residents with verified income between 0 and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may be determined eligible for Health Safety Net Eligible Services."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Patient Financial Assistance

eligibility.asset_testYes

"Asset limits for eligibility may not exceed $3,000 for applicant and $3,000 for applicant’s spouse if applicable."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Patient Financial Assistance

programs.presumptiveMassHealth
Health Safety Net

"The process of presumptive eligibility is completed by a CAC, who on the basis of the patient’s self-attestation of financial information, will determine that patient meets the state’s definition of Low-Income Patient and therefore will qualify patient for coverage under MassHealth or HSN."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Patient Financial Assistance

programs.state_programsHealth Safety Net (Massachusetts) — Apply through the MassHealth application; a hospital financial counselor can file it for you. The hospital's own financial assistance and the Health Safety Net are separate programs.

"Important information you need to know about applying for MassHealth Limited and the Health Safety Net can be found on page 3."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · download

apply.documents_requiredPhoto ID
Proof of income
Bank statements
Proof of residency
Other documents

"Items required to apply for the Charity Care Program: a. Completed application, signed by patient and patient’s spouse if married, or by guarantor, (i.e. parent or guardian). b. Proof of Residency c. Proof of Identity d. Proof of Household Income i. Earned income ii. Unearned income iii. Rental Income e. Statement of Support (if no income is reported) f. Asset information, to include: i. Bank statements ii. Life insurance policies iii. Property values, excluding primary residence"

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Patient Financial Assistance

contacts.phone(617) 414-5155

"By calling the Financial Counseling Department at (617) 414-5155 to be screened by phone or to schedule an appointment with Financial Counselor, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM."

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contacts.hoursMonday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM

"By calling the Financial Counseling Department at (617) 414-5155 to be screened by phone or to schedule an appointment with Financial Counselor, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Patient Financial Assistance

contacts.languagesEnglish
Spanish
Haitian Creole
Portuguese

"Currently, all signs and written materials are translated into the following languages: a. English b. Spanish c. Haitian Creole d. Portuguese"

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Patient Financial Assistance

coverage.facilitiesBoston Medical Center
Codman Square Health Center
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
South Boston Community Health Center
DotHouse Health

"Application: The Financial Assistance Policy applies to Boston Medical Center, Boston University Medical Group, and following affiliated Community Health Centers that operate under the Hospital’s license: x Codman Square Health Center, 637 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118 x East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, 10 Grove Street, Boston, MA 02128 x South Boston Community Health Center, 409 West Boundary Street, South Boston, MA 02127 x DotHouse Health, 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02122"

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Patient Financial Assistance

Sources

[PDF] Boston Medical Center Hospital Billing and Collections Policy — fetched 2026-10-02

Boston Medical Center Financial Assistance Program — fetched 2026-10-02

Boston Medical Center Financial Assistance Policy — fetched 2026-10-02

Patient Financial Assistance — fetched 2026-10-02

download — fetched 2026-10-02