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BRONXCARE HOSPITAL CENTER

BRONX, NY · version 3 · published · JSON

eligibility.free_care_max_fpl200% of the federal poverty level

"For patients with incomes below 200% of the FPL, BronxCare will waive all charges and no nominal payment will be collected."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · ▸ Click to download Financial Aid & Charity Care Policy *(last revised 02/2026)*

eligibility.insured_patients_coveredYes

"Underinsured patients: people with insurance and high medical expenses. If you have insurance, please provide an estimate of the medical bills you paid in the past 12 months."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · NYS Uniform Hospital Financial Assistance Application

apply.documents_requiredProof of income
Tax return
Pay stubs

"The hospital may request you submit documentation as proof of income; examples of documentation might include a pay stub, a letter from your employer if applicable, or Form 1040."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · NYS Uniform Hospital Financial Assistance Application

apply.submit_methodsIn person:

"If you need assistance with this application, please contact BronxCare Health Systems – Office of Financial Assistance/Charity Care (718) 466-7263 or (718) 901-6986"

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · NYS Uniform Hospital Financial Assistance Application

apply.decision_days30 days

"A written response to patients who have completed applications for Financial Aid or Charity Care approving or denying the application will be sent within 30 days after receipt of a completed application."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · ▸ Click to download Financial Aid & Charity Care Policy *(last revised 02/2026)*

collections.eca_wait_days180 days

"Hospitals cannot send unpaid bills to a collection agency for at least 180 days after your first bill."

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · NYS Uniform Hospital Financial Assistance Application

contacts.phone(718) 466-7263 or (718) 901-6986

"If you need assistance with this application, please contact BronxCare Health Systems – Office of Financial Assistance/Charity Care (718) 466-7263 or (718) 901-6986"

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · NYS Uniform Hospital Financial Assistance Application

contacts.languagesEnglish
Spanish
Arabic
Bengali
French
Korean

"* [En Español](/es/sobre-nosotros/politica-de-atencion-de-beneficencia)"

documented · checked 2026-10-10 · BronxCare: Charity Care Policy

Sources

BronxCare: Charity Care Policy — fetched 2026-10-10

NYS Uniform Hospital Financial Assistance Application — fetched 2026-10-10

BronxCare: Charity Care Policy — fetched 2026-10-10

▸ Click to download Financial Aid & Charity Care Policy *(last revised 02/2026)* — fetched 2026-10-10

▸ English — fetched 2026-10-10

▸ Spanish — fetched 2026-10-10

▸ Arabic — fetched 2026-10-10