How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital) — Plymouth

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Plymouth County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Quote: 'For information on Financial Assistance or Counseling, call 508-941-7919.' 680 Centre Street, Brockton (main 508-941-7000); page hosts the FA policy, plain-language summary and MassHealth application PDFs. The Plymouth-town side of the county is served by Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth (BILH), financial assistance page https://bidplymouth.org/patients-visitors/billing-financial-services/assistance, billing questions (508) 830-2057. Massachusetts also runs the statewide Health Safety Net for eligible low-income patients (cited separately at the state level).

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 (Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital) — Plymouth. 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)