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How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Cooley Dickinson Hospital) — Hampshire
Cooley Dickinson Hospital — Mass General Brigham
Who it's for
Uninsured and underinsured residents of Hampshire County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Cooley Dickinson Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Cooley Dickinson (Northampton) uses the systemwide Mass General Brigham financial assistance policy; the page lists 'Cooley Dickinson Hospital Patient Financial Counseling, 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01061, 413-582-2848' and points patients to state programs 'like MassHealth, the Health Connector, or Health Safety Net.' The statewide Health Safety Net is cited separately at the state level.
Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter)
- Proof of family/household size
- Proof of residency and identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-413-582-2848
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Cooley Dickinson Hospital) — Hampshire. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter), proof of family/household size, proof of residency and identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual (reapply per policy)
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