Hospital · Westfield, MA
Baystate Noble Hospital
Free care to 150% of the federal poverty level.
generally provides payment for certain Medically Necessary Services provided to uninsured patients whose MassHealth Modified Adjusted Gross Income ("MAGI") Household Income or Medical Hardship Family Countable Income is equal to or less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, who are not enrolled in MassHealth, eligible for the Premium Assistance Payment Program operated by the Health Connector or subject to a Student Health Plan and who do not have access to affordable insurance.
What the policy says
Quoted from the hospital’s own documents · read by WaiveDocuments to includeMatchedPhoto id; proof of income; other; tax return; pay stubs; bank statements“Necessary documentation includes proof of: (1) annual household income (payroll stubs, record of social security payments, and a letter from the employer, tax returns, or bank statements), (2) citizenship and identity, and (3) immigration status for non-citizens (if applicable).”Hospital financial assistance policy (pdf) · read by Waive · baystatehealth.canto.com · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
How to applyMatchedMail: ; in person: “Financial Counselors 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199”Hospital financial assistance plain language summary (pdf) · read by Waive · baystatehealth.canto.com · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
Before collectionsMatched120 days after the first bill“ECAs may not begin until at least 120 days after the first post-discharge billing statement.”Hospital billing and collections policy (pdf) · read by Waive · baystatehealth.canto.com · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
Presumptive eligibilityMatchedMedicaid; massHealth“BH Hospitals are permitted by MassHealth/Health Safety Net ("HSN") to make presumptive eligibility determinations for certain patients who appear to be eligible for Medicaid/HSN coverage ("Hospital Determined Presumptive Eligibility").”Hospital financial assistance policy (pdf) · read by Waive · baystatehealth.canto.com · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
State programsMatchedHealth Safety Net (Massachusetts)“Important information you need to know about applying for MassHealth Limited and the Health Safety Net can be found on page 3.”download · read by Waive · mass.gov · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
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