Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, Inc., a designated Public Health Service 330 Center. Providing medical and dental services to the Greater New Bedford area.

Insurance Information:

The Health Center accepts several private insurances, Medicare, and Mass Health. In addition, we assist patients in obtaining coverage through Uncompensated Care, Commonwealth Care, Patient Benefits

the Children's Medical Security Plan, Healthy Start, and WIC.

The Benefits staff of the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center can determine the best financial program for which you are qualified.

Through an interview process, your income and resources will be reviewed to determine your eligibility for state and federal programs.

To apply for Benefits Services:

Call us to schedule an appointment with a Financial Services Representative at (508)992-6553.
If you are coming to see your doctor on the same day, arrive 1 hour before your appointment

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What are the yearly income guidelines?
Federal Register, Vol, 73, No. 15, January 23, 2008, pp. 3971-3972

Family Size

100%
of
Poverty

200%
of
Poverty

250%
of
Poverty

300%
of
Poverty

350%
of
Poverty

400%
of
Poverty

1	$10,400	$20,800	$26,000	$31,200	$36,400	$41,600
2	$14,000	$28,000	$35,000	$42,000	$49,000	$56,000
3	$17,600	$35,200	$44,000	$52,800	$61,600	$70,400
4	$21,200	$42,400	$53,000	$63,600	$74,200	$84,800
5	$24,800	$49,600	$62,000	$74,400	$86,800	$99,200
6	$28,400	$56,800	$71,000	$85,200	$99,400	$113,600
7	$32,000	$64,000	$80,000	$96,000	$112,000	$128,000
8	$35,600	$71,200	$89,000	$106,800	$124,600	$142,400

For each additional Person, add
	$3,600	$7,200	$9,000	$10,800	$12,600	$14,400

% of Charges Paid by Family
			20%	40%	60%	80%
			$30.00	$60.00	$90.00	$120.00

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What Information Must Be Provided?

Patient Benefits

All household income must be current from date of filing and may be verified as follows:

EMPLOYED: Recent two (2) consecutive pay stubs or a letter from your employer with address and phone number of employer, stating that you are an employee and the gross weekly income paid to you.

SELF-EMPLOYED: Recent Tax Return UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: One (1) recent unemployment stub.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Verification obtained from Social Security Office.

PENSIONS: Copy of recent check.

CHILD SUPPORT: Copy of legal document or recent check payable.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

PICTURE I.D.

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How Soon Will A Decision Be Made?

You will receive a letter from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Division of Medical Assistance informing you of their decision within thirty (15) days of completing an MBR application with all of the required verifications.

For additional information on this or other payment plans, you may contact our centralized Benefits Department at 508-992-6553. They will be happy to assist you. Insurance Information | Income Guidelines
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