BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER

PITTSFIELD, MA · version 7 · published · JSON

eligibility.discount_tiersUp to 400% of FPL: 46% discount

"Family Income as % of FPG Berkshire Medical Center Fairview Hospital Inpatient Outpatient Inpatient Outpatient 0 – 400 46.07% 63.14% 48.58% 53.17%"

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · [PDF] BHS Financial Assistance Policy - Berkshire Health Systems

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_requiredProof of income
Tax return
Other documents

"federal income tax return, 1099 statements, social security benefit letters, veteran award letter, unemployment benefit letter, or other proof."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance Application Instructions

apply.submit_methodsEmail: Return the completed application and verification documents by email to fapinfo@bhs1.org
Mail: Return the completed application and verification documents by ... postal mail to: Advocacy for Access of BMC Attn: Financial Assistance 510 North St Ste 8 Pittsfield MA 01201

"Return the completed application and verification documents by email to fapinfo@bhs1.org or by postal mail to: Advocacy for Access of BMC Attn: Financial Assistance 510 North St Ste 8 Pittsfield MA 01201"

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance Application Instructions

apply.window_days_from_first_bill240 days

"Applications for financial assistance must be received within 240 days from the date of the first post-discharge billing statement for the care provided."

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

contacts.phone413-447-3139

"If you have any questions on this application, please contact the Lead Certified Application Counselor of Advocacy for Access at 413-447-3139."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance Application Instructions

contacts.hoursMonday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

"to 4:00 p.m."

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

coverage.facilitiesBerkshire Medical Center
Fairview Hospital
North Adams Regional Hospital
Berkshire Faculty Services

"This policy jointly refers to these facilities as Berkshire Health Systems (“BHS”)."

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