How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (Burlington)) — Middlesex

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Middlesex County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (Burlington) for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Beth Israel Lahey Health offers 'a wide variety of financial assistance programs'; financial services staff screen eligibility and help apply, with per-hospital Financial Assistance Policy PDFs (Lahey Burlington included). Massachusetts' statewide Health Safety Net also covers eligible low-income patients at all acute-care hospitals and community health centers (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/health-safety-net-for-patients). Other major Middlesex hospitals: Lowell General (Tufts Medicine), Mount Auburn Hospital (BILH, Cambridge), Newton-Wellesley (Mass General Brigham).

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

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (Burlington)) — Middlesex. 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)