WINCHESTER HOSPITAL
WINCHESTER, MA · version 3 · published · JSON
eligibility.free_care_max_fpl400% of the federal poverty level"Charity Care: WH will provide care at 100% discount under this policy for patients/Guarantors whose Family Income is at or below 400% of the current FPL, who otherwise meet other eligibility criteria set forth in this policy."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · WH Financial Assistance Policy
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 · WH Financial Assistance Policy
eligibility.insured_patients_coveredYes"Financial Assistance will be extended to Uninsured Patients, Underinsured Patients and their respective Guarantors who meet specific criteria as defined below."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · WH Financial Assistance 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."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · download
apply.form_urlhttps://www.winchesterhospital.org/my-visit/insurance-billing--records/financial-assistance"On the WH public website: https://www.winchesterhospital.org/my-visit/insurance-billing--records/financial-assistance"
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · WH Financial Assistance Policy
apply.documents_requiredProof of incomeInsurance card
Other documents
"and ●Other resources that may be used to pay their bill, including other insurance programs, motor vehicle or homeowners insurance policies if the treatment was due to an accident, workers’ compensation programs, student insurance policies, and any other Family Income such as an inheritances, gifts, or distributions from an available trust, among others."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · WH Financial Assistance Policy
apply.submit_methodsMail: Portal:
In person:
"can be obtained in any of the following ways: a. On the WH public website: https://www.winchesterhospital.org/my-visit/insurance-billing--records/financial-assistance b. In person at the Financial Counseling Unit 41 Mall Road Burlington, MA 01803 (781) 744-8815 c. Call the number above to request a copy to be mailed d. Call the number above to request an electronic copy"
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · WH Financial Assistance Policy
apply.window_days_from_first_bill240 days"Application Period: The period in which applications will be accepted and processed for Financial Assistance. The application period begins on the date that the first post-discharge billing statement is provided and ends on the 240th after that date."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · WH Financial Assistance Policy
contacts.phone781-744-5554"To request financial help or ask questions, please call our Financial Services office at [781-744-5554](tel:1-781-744-5554 "Call Financial Services"), Monday through Friday from 8:00 am. to 4:30 pm."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance | Winchester Hospital
contacts.hoursMonday through Friday from 8:00 am. to 4:30 pm."To request financial help or ask questions, please call our Financial Services office at [781-744-5554](tel:1-781-744-5554 "Call Financial Services"), Monday through Friday from 8:00 am. to 4:30 pm."
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance | Winchester Hospital
coverage.facilitiesAddison Gilbert HospitalAnna Jaques Hospital
BayRidge Hospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beverly Hospital
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Lahey Medical Center, Peabody
Mount Auburn Hospital
New England Baptist Hospital
Winchester Hospital
"If you are approved for financial help, it will apply at these locations:"
documented · checked 2026-10-02 · Financial Assistance | Winchester Hospital
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WH Financial Assistance Policy — fetched 2026-10-02
Financial Assistance | Winchester Hospital — fetched 2026-10-02
Billing & Financial Services | Winchester Hospital — fetched 2026-10-02
Bill Pay | Winchester Hospital — fetched 2026-10-02
Financial Assistance Policy (PDF) (Arabic) — fetched 2026-10-02
Financial Assistance Policy (PDF) (Armenian) — fetched 2026-10-02
Financial Assistance Policy (PDF) (Cape Verdean) — fetched 2026-10-02
download — fetched 2026-10-02