If you are a patient who does not have insurance, please use the
information below to help obtain coverage.
Important Phone Numbers
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Financial Assistance Office: 617-667-5661
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Registration at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: 617-754-8240
Motor Vehicle Accident
If you were in a motor vehicle accident, you must open a liability claim
with your auto insurance company even if you were not at fault. Your
insurance carrier will assist you with the claim.
Worker's Compensation
If you were injured at work, notify your employer as soon as possible to
begin a Worker's Compensation claim. Your employer and insurance carrier
will assist you with the claim.
Are you an uninsured Massachusetts resident?
If your answer is yes, you may qualify for health care assistance or
coverage. Massachusetts residents between 0 and 400 percent of the federal
poverty level may qualify for coverage or level of assistance under a
number of different programs.
IMPORTANT:
You may be eligible for some type of coverage through the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts such as Health Safety Net (formerly Free Care).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to get services through the Health Safety
Net?
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You must live in Massachusetts
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Your income must be below 400 percent of the federal poverty level
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You must not be able to get MassHealth or Commonwealth Care
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You must not be able to get affordable insurance from your job
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You may also be able to get services if you have medical bills that add
up to 10 to 30 percent of your income, depending on your income
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Your immigration status does NOT matter
What do I need to do?
Immediately contact BIDMC's
Financial Assistance Office
at 617-667-5661 for help determining your eligibility and filling out the
application. The hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Should I do it right away, and why?
YES. Waiting may cause an increase in your cost of care because coverage
(depending on what you are eligible for) may be retroactive to as few as 10
days from the date you apply.
