Financial Assistance Across BMC Health System
Financial assistance is available to help eligible patients receive medically necessary care at a reduced cost or at no cost at Boston Medical Center, Boston Medical Center Brighton and Boston Medical Center South. Our Financial Counseling team can help you understand your options and determine which programs may apply to your situation.
Financial Assistance Options
BMC Health System offers two paths to financial assistance: state coverage programs, such as MassHealth and the Health Safety Net, and BMC Health System financial assistance programs. If you don’t qualify for state coverage, or still have remaining costs, BMC Health System programs may help. Many patients may qualify for assistance through both.
Financial assistance is available to eligible uninsured and underinsured Massachusetts residents. Depending on the program, eligibility may be based on factors such as income, insurance status and medical expenses.
Medical Hardship may be available to Massachusetts residents at any income level if medical expenses are too large relative to their income to manage.
Patients who qualify for financial assistance will not be charged more for emergency or other medically necessary care than the amounts generally billed to patients who have insurance.
How to Apply
You can apply for financial assistance before, during or after your visit. Our Financial Counseling team can help you determine which program and application are right for you. All applications and supporting documentation are kept confidential.
Applications and Documents
The policies and documents below apply to Boston Medical Center, Boston Medical Center Brighton and Boston Medical Center South. Select your preferred language to find financial assistance policies, applications and other helpful documents.
- Financial Assistance Policy
- Plain Language Summary (PLS) of the Financial Assistance Policy
- Financial Assistance Program Application
- Seniors Financial Assistance Program Application (For patients over 65)
- Charity Care Program Application
- Billing and Collections Policy
- Patient Quick Reference Guide
- List of required documentation to apply for coverage
- Ayuda económica para pacientes
- Política de ayuda económica de BMC: Resumen en lenguaje sencillo
- Solicitud de Massachusetts para la cobertura de salud y dental, y ayuda para pagar los costos
- Solicitud de cobertura de salud para personas de la tercera edad y personas que requieren servicios de atención a largo plazo
- Formulario del Programa de Atención de Caridad
- Programa de asistencia financiera de Boston Medical Center
- Lista de documentos requeridos para solicitar cobertura de seguro
Contact Financial Counseling
Our Financial Counseling team serves patients at Boston Medical Center, Boston Medical Center Brighton and Boston Medical Center South. Call 617-414-5155 or email us for help understanding your financial assistance options, determining which programs you may qualify for and navigating the application process.