SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP

FALL RIVER, MA · version 5 · published · JSON

eligibility.free_care_max_fpl150% of the federal poverty level

"If your household income is 150% of the federal poverty guidelines or below, you may be eligible for free care for eligible services provided from Southcoast Health."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Poster - (FAP) Summary How to get help ENGLISH 01-03-25

eligibility.insured_patients_coveredNo

"If you have insurance or assets to pay for your care, you may not be eligible for financial assistance."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Poster - (FAP) Summary How to get help ENGLISH 01-03-25

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
Pay stubs
Proof of residency
Insurance card
Other documents

"Please provide documentation evidencing income, which may include the following documentation: Prior Years Tax Return Last 2 Pay Stubs Medical Expenses Social Security Card Birth Certificate Proof of Immigration Status Proof of Citizenship Letter of Support Proof of Residency Unemployment Benefit Letter Social Security Benefits Letter Pension Benefit Letter Proof of Support (if applicable) Health Insurance Card Additional Information (e.g., provide details regarding any specific hardship claim):"

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Where can I apply? Household: Application Date

apply.submit_methodsIn person: You can bring this form to one of the Hospital campuses listed below or you can contact us directly at 508-973-5070.

"You must must complete each section on this form, sign, and submit to Southcoast Health’s Patient Financial Assistance office. You can bring this form to one of the Hospital campuses listed below or you can contact us directly at 508-973-5070."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Where can I apply? Household: Application Date

contacts.phone508-973-5070

"To speak with someone about obtaining assistance, call by phone at 508-973-5070."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Poster - (FAP) Summary How to get help ENGLISH 01-03-25

contacts.hours8:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M.

"(Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M.)"

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Where can I apply? Household: Application Date

contacts.languagesEnglish
Spanish
Portuguese

"Free copies of the FAP, this summary, and applications are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and Southcoast Health will make a decision on applications as soon as possible."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Poster - (FAP) Summary How to get help ENGLISH 01-03-25

coverage.facilitiesCharlton Memorial Hospital
St. Luke’s Hospital
Tobey Hospital
Southcoast Center for Cancer Care

"8:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M.) Charlton Memorial Hospital St."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Where can I apply? Household: Application Date

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Financial Assistance - Can I receive emergency or medically necessary care at Southcoast Health, and which locations are covered under the Financial Assistance Policy? - Southcoast Health — fetched 2026-10-02

Where can I apply? Household: Application Date — fetched 2026-10-02

Poster - (FAP) Summary How to get help ENGLISH 01-03-25 — fetched 2026-10-02

Pay a Bill - Southcoast Health — fetched 2026-10-02

download — fetched 2026-10-02