Mass General Billing: Costs, Financial Aid, and Dispute Process

A patient's guide to Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Brigham billing

Massachusetts General Hospital is part of the Mass General Brigham health system. As a Massachusetts nonprofit, MGH participates in the state's Health Safety Net program, which provides free and discounted care to uninsured and underinsured residents.

Health Safety Net (HSN) Eligibility

Massachusetts residents under 400% of FPL may qualify for Health Safety Net coverage, which reimburses MGH directly for uncompensated care. Patients under 200% FPL generally receive 100% coverage on medically necessary services. MassHealth (Medicaid) covers patients under 138% FPL.

Financial Assistance Application

Apply through MGH Patient Financial Services before bills go to collections. Massachusetts law (MGL c.176Q §17) requires hospitals to screen patients for HSN and MassHealth eligibility before billing.

Common Billing Issues

How Medigami Helps

Medigami scans your MGH bill for coding errors and facility-fee overbilling, checks your Health Safety Net and MassHealth eligibility automatically, and generates dispute letters citing Massachusetts consumer-protection statutes.

Educational information only. Not legal, medical, or insurance advice. Statutes, deadlines, and eligibility thresholds vary by plan type and state — consult a licensed attorney, state-certified insurance counselor, or nonprofit patient advocate about your specific situation.


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