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GARDNER, MA · version 5 · published · JSON

eligibility.free_care_max_fpl200% of the federal poverty level

"CHARITY CARE PROGRAM Income as percentage of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines HH Financial Assistance for Non-covered" medically necessary service HH Financial Assistance for co-pays or deductibles* 0%-200% 100% 100%"

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programs.presumptiveMassHealth

"Applicants are determined presumptively eligible for Mass Health coverage by qualified hospitals on the basis of self-attested eligibility factors, including but not limited to household income, household size, pregnancy status, parent or caretaker relative status, immigration status, and Massachusetts residency status."

documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Heywood Hospital Credit and Collection Policy

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."

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apply.documents_requiredProof of income
Proof of residency

"Other verification may still be needed, including proof of income, residency, and citizenship."

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