ATHOL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ATHOL, 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 AH Financial Assistance for Non-covered" medically necessary service AH 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."

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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 documents

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

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apply.decision_days5 days

"The hospital will endeavor to submit the total and completed application within five (5) business days of receiving all necessary information from the patient."

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collections.eca_wait_days120 days

"If not paid at the end of 120 days, the “Bad Debt Procedure” will be followed."

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