Financial Assistance & Counseling

Get Help Paying Your Medical Bills

At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), we understand that managing health care expenses can be challenging. We are committed to supporting our patients by offering financial assistance to those who qualify.

Financial Assistance Program

Our Financial Assistance Program offers emergency and other medically necessary services at low or no cost to qualified patients. Whether you are uninsured or underinsured, you can apply for financial assistance.

Our financial counseling staff will assist you in applying for all eligible financial assistance programs, free of charge.

If approved, financial assistance will apply to:

Certain physicians are not covered under the BIDMC financial assistance policy. A financial counselor can provide more information.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance

To apply for financial assistance at BIDMC, you will need to complete a financial assistance application and provide supporting documents. This helps us assess your financial situation and determine your eligibility and level. The application process is simple, and our financial assistance team is here to help you every step of the way.

Applications & Documents

• Application for Financial Assistance (PDF)
• Medical Hardship Application (PDF)
• BIDMC Financial Assistance Policy (PDF)
• Financial Assistance Policy Plain Language Summary (PDF)
• Credit and Collection Policy (PDF)

Return your completed application to:

Financial Counseling Unit
330 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215