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Financial Assistance
CHARITY CARE / FINANCIAL AID FEE SCALING POLICY SUMMARY
INFORMATION REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR CHARITY CARE / FINANCIAL AID AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING US AT (212) 312-5281 or (212) 312-5938.
New York Downtown Hospital has a long-standing policy to assist patients who receive health care services at our Hospital and are in need of financial aid, regardless of age, gender, race, national origin, socio-economic or immigrant status, sexual orientation or religious affiliation.
IF YOU HAVE A FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO THE HOSPITAL, AND BELIEVE YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY, THE HOSPITAL HAS A CHARITY CARE/FINANCIAL AID POLICY WHICH CAN ASSIST QUALIFIED PATIENTS:
Residents of New York State may qualify for Charity Care / Financial Aid for medically necessary emergency services. Residents of the Hospital's primary service area may qualify for Charity Care / Financial Aid for medically necessary, non-emergency services.
Patients with income of less than 400% of the federal poverty level may be eligible for Charity Care / Financial Aid and may qualify for nominal payments or discounted rates, depending on family size and household income. Installment payment plans are available.
Charity Care/Financial Aid eligibility will be determined upon completion of a Charity Care / Financial Aid application.
The Policy does not apply to physicians or other providers who independently bill for their services.
Generally, patients will be encouraged to first apply for applicable insurance programs, such as Workers Compensation and no-fault insurance, and those special programs listed below before being considered for Charity Care.
MEDICAID: for certain individuals with low incomes and resources.
CHILD HEALTH PLUS: for children under the age of 19, who are not eligible for Medicaid, regardless of immigration status.
FAMILY HEALTH PLUS: for adults age 19 to 64 who are legal U.S. residents.
MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: for Medicaid-eligible individuals. These plans focus on preventive health care.
Please advise the financial counselor if you need translation assistance.
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