HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

HACKENSACK, NJ · version 3 · published · JSON

eligibility.free_care_max_fpl200% of the federal poverty level

"| less than or equal to 200% | 0% |"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Information | Hackensack Meridian Health

eligibility.discount_tiersAbove 200% up to 225% of FPL: 80% discount
Above 225% up to 250% of FPL: 60% discount
Above 250% up to 275% of FPL: 40% discount
Above 275% up to 300% of FPL: 20% discount

"| less than or equal to 200% | 0% | | greater than 200% but less than or equal to 225% | 20% | | greater than 225% but less than or equal to 250% | 40% | | greater than 250% but less than or equal to 275% | 60% | | greater than 275% but less than or equal to 300% | 80% |"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Information | Hackensack Meridian Health

eligibility.insured_patients_coveredYes

"Compassionate Care III: Insured patients with income levels at or below 600% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) may be eligible for a 50% discount on cost-share amounts."

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Information | Hackensack Meridian Health

apply.documents_requiredPhoto ID
Proof of residency

"driver’s license, copy of lease, utility bill, dated mail with your name and address issued prior to date of service"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Charity Care Application

apply.submit_methodsMail: Hackensack University Medical Center patients 100 First Street - Suite 30,0, Hackensack, NJ 07601
In person: Hackensack University Medical Center,100 First Street - Suite 300, Hackensack, NJ 07601

"By stopping by the Financial Assistance Department in person (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM), located at the following address:"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Information | Hackensack Meridian Health

apply.window_days_from_first_bill240 days

"Application Period: The applicant has up to one year from the date of service to apply for hospital assistance and provide the hospital with a completed application. At minimum, patients will be allowed 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement to apply for Charity Care."

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Information | Hackensack Meridian Health

collections.eca_wait_days120 days

"Notification period: Hospitals shall notify the individual about the Collection, Payment, and Financial Assistance Policy before initiating any extraordinary collection actions to obtain payment and refrain from initiating extraordinary collection actions for at least 120 days from the date the patient is provided the first post-discharge billing statement for care"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · [PDF] Billing and Collection policy - Hackensack Meridian Health

contacts.phone732-902-7080

"[732-902-7080](tel:17329027080)"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Information | Hackensack Meridian Health

contacts.hours8:00 AM-4:00 PM

"In Person: By stopping by the Financial Assistance Department in person (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM), located at the following address:"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Information | Hackensack Meridian Health

coverage.facilitiesHackensack University Medical Center

"Hackensack University Medical Center"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · Financial Assistance Information | Hackensack Meridian Health