Hospital · Gardner, MA
Heywood Hospital -
Free care to 200% of the federal poverty level.
CHARITY CARE PROGRAM Income as percentage of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines HH Financial Assistance for Non-covered" medically necessary service HH Financial Assistance for co-pays or deductibles* 0%-200% 100% 100%
What the policy says
Quoted from the hospital’s own documents · read by WaiveDocuments to includeMatchedProof of income; proof of residency“Other verification may still be needed, including proof of income, residency, and citizenship.”Heywood Hospital Credit and Collection Policy · read by Waive · heywood.org · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
Presumptive eligibilityMatchedMassHealth“Applicants are determined presumptively eligible for Mass Health coverage by qualified hospitals on the basis of self-attested eligibility factors, including but not limited to household income, household size, pregnancy status, parent or caretaker relative status, immigration status, and Massachusetts residency status.”Heywood Hospital Credit and Collection Policy · read by Waive · heywood.org · 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
What Tender found
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