BRIGHAM AND WOMEN FAULKNER HOSPITAL Charity Care & Financial Assistance

Who qualifies for free or discounted care at BRIGHAM AND WOMEN FAULKNER HOSPITAL?

Discounted care up to 300% FPL (about $47,880 a year for a household of 1), as published by the hospital, not independently verified by our team. This hospital has not published a free-care income threshold we have on file, and applying costs nothing, so it is worth applying even without a published free-care number.

How to choose the right kind of help

1. Income up to 300% FPL (about $47,880 a year for 1 person or $99,000 for a household of 4): the policy on file offers discounted care, as published by the hospital. We do not have a published free-care limit for this hospital.
2. Income above these limits, or a balance left after a decision: ask the billing office whether it offers a payment plan, and get the terms in writing before you pay.
3. No insurance: check whether you qualify for Medicaid or a subsidized Marketplace plan at HealthCare.gov. Ask the hospital whether its application requires a Medicaid screening.

How to apply for financial assistance at BRIGHAM AND WOMEN FAULKNER HOSPITAL

1. Read BRIGHAM AND WOMEN FAULKNER HOSPITAL's full Financial Assistance Policy to see who qualifies and what the hospital asks for.
2. Fill out the financial assistance application. If the link does not work, ask the billing office for a paper copy.
3. Apply as soon as you can. Under IRS Section 501(r), a nonprofit hospital must accept applications for at least 240 days from the first post-discharge bill, and must wait at least 120 days from that bill before starting extraordinary collection actions.
4. Keep a copy of everything you send and write down the date you submitted it.

Dollar For is a nonprofit that helps patients apply for hospital financial assistance for free.

Documents you may need

This hospital has not published a document list we have verified. Hospitals typically ask for:

• Proof of income (recent pay stubs or last year's tax return)
• A photo ID
• Recent bank statements
• Proof of household size
• The hospital's own application form

Your rights under IRS Section 501(r)

Because nonprofit hospitals are tax-exempt, IRS Section 501(r) requires each one to maintain a written Financial Assistance Policy, make it publicly available, limit charges for FAP-eligible patients to the amounts generally billed to insured patients, and hold off on extraordinary collection actions while an application period (extending at least 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement) is open. 501(r) does not set a specific income threshold; each hospital's own policy does.

Massachusetts law: Massachusetts Health Safety Net (M.G.L. c.118E; 101 CMR 613.00) requires free care for household incomes up to 150% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL, applying to acute care hospitals and community health centers (MA residents). Last verified 2026-07-10. Read the statute.

Frequently asked questions

How do you apply for financial assistance at BRIGHAM AND WOMEN FAULKNER HOSPITAL?

To apply, submit the financial assistance application linked from this page, or call the billing or patient financial services office at BRIGHAM AND WOMEN FAULKNER HOSPITAL in JAMAICA PLAIN, MA and ask for the Financial Assistance Policy and application by name. Applying costs nothing, and the hospital's Financial Assistance Policy makes the final determination.

How long do you have to apply for financial assistance at BRIGHAM AND WOMEN FAULKNER HOSPITAL?

Under IRS Section 501(r), tax-exempt hospital facilities must accept financial assistance applications during the applicable period, which extends at least 240 days after the first post-discharge billing statement, maintain a written Financial Assistance Policy, and make it available on request. You can apply within that window even after a bill goes to collections; the hospital's Financial Assistance Policy makes the final determination.

Other hospitals with financial assistance in Massachusetts

• BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL (BOSTON)
• CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE (CAMBRIDGE)
• CAPE COD HOSPITAL (HYANNIS)
• COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC,THE (NORTHAMPTON)
• EMERSON HOSPITAL - (W CONCORD)
• FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL (GREAT BARRINGTON)
• FALMOUTH HOSPITAL (FALMOUTH)
• FRANCISCAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & REHAB CENTER (BRIGHTON)
• GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER (BROCKTON)
• HEYWOOD HOSPITAL - (GARDNER)