BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
BOSTON, MA · version 4 · published · JSON
eligibility.free_care_max_fpl400% of the federal poverty level"Charity Care : Patients , or their Guarantors, with annualized Family Income at or below 400% of the FPL, who otherwise meet other eligibility criteria set forth in this policy, will receive a 100% waiver of patient responsible balance for eligible medical services provided by BIDMC."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · BIDMC Financial Assistance Policy - English 4-2026
eligibility.asset_testYes"*If a patient/ Guarantor has an HSA, HRA, FSA or similar fund designated for Family medical expenses , such individual is not eligible for assistance under this policy until such assets are exhausted ."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · BIDMC Financial Assistance Policy - English 4-2026
eligibility.insured_patients_coveredYes"Whether patients are uninsured or underinsured, they can apply for financial assistance."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance Policy Plain Language Summary
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.submit_methodsMail: Financial Counseling Unit
330 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215In person: Visit our Financial Counseling Office located at: East Campus-Rabb/111 330 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
Portal: BIDMC website: bidmc.org/financialassistance
"How to Obtain Copies of our Financial Assistance Program Policy and Application You may obtain a copy of our policy and application form free of charge in the following ways: • BIDMC website: bidmc.org/financialassistance • Visit our Financial Counseling Office located at: East Campus-Rabb/111 330 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215 • Request copies to be mailed or sent electronically by calling (617) 667-5661 (you may also call this number to request assistance with the application process)"
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance Policy Plain Language Summary
apply.window_days_from_first_bill240 days"Patients/guarantors may apply for financial assistance at any time up to two hundred forty (240) days after the first post-discharge billing statement is available."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance Policy Plain Language Summary
contacts.phone617-667-5661"Financial Counseling Phone Number Call [617-667-5661](tel:1-617-667-5661 "Call 617-667-5661 for Financial Counseling") to speak with a financial counselor."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance & Counseling | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
contacts.languagesEnglishSpanish
French
Haitian Creole
Hindi
Italian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Russian
Portuguese
Vietnamese
Japanese
Arabic
Cape Verdean
"Financial Assistance Policies, Applications and Plain Language Summaries are available in the following languages: English Spanish French Haitian Creole Hindi Italian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Russian Portuguese Vietnamese Japanese Arabic Cape Verdean"
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance Policy Plain Language Summary
coverage.facilitiesAnna Jaques HospitalAddison Gilbert Hospital
BayRidge Hospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth
Beverly Hospital
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Lahey Medical Center, Peabody
Mount Auburn Hospital
New England Baptist Hospital
Winchester Hospital
"• Anna Jaques Hospital • Addison Gilbert Hospital • BayRidge Hospital • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth • Beverly Hospital • Lahey Hospital & Medical Center • Lahey Medical Center, Peabody • Mount Auburn Hospital • New England Baptist Hospital • Winchester Hospital"
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance Policy Plain Language Summary
Sources
Billing & Financial Services | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — fetched 2026-10-02
Financial Assistance & Counseling | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — fetched 2026-10-02
BIDMC Financial Assistance Policy - English 4-2026 — fetched 2026-10-02
Financial Assistance Policy Plain Language Summary — fetched 2026-10-02
download — fetched 2026-10-02