Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Nonprofit acute care hospital in Newark, NJ.
Verified from the hospital's own policy
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center likely gives free care to households with a yearly income up to $31,920 for 1 person, $43,280 for 2, $54,640 for 3, $66,000 for 4, $77,360 for 5 or $88,720 for 6. It likely gives a discount to households with a yearly income up to $79,800 for 1 person, $108,200 for 2, $136,600 for 3, $165,000 for 4, $193,400 for 5 or $221,800 for 6.
The hospital makes the final decision.
| People in household | Free care up to | Discount up to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31,920 | $79,800 |
| 2 | $43,280 | $108,200 |
| 3 | $54,640 | $136,600 |
| 4 | $66,000 | $165,000 |
| 5 | $77,360 | $193,400 |
| 6 | $88,720 | $221,800 |
Discount steps
- 0% to 200% of poverty level, you pay nothing (100% charity care)
- 200.1% to 225% of poverty level, you pay 20% of charges
- 225.1% to 250% of poverty level, you pay 40% of charges
- 250.1% to 275% of poverty level, you pay 60% of charges
- 275.1% to 300% of poverty level, you pay 80% of charges
- 300.1% to 500% of poverty level, you pay no more than the lesser of 110% of Medicare or the amount generally billed (AGB)
How to apply
- Call 973-926-7517 and ask for financial assistance.
- Application form
- Financial Assistance Policy & Billing/Collection Policy (effective 01/01/2026)
- Plain language summary
- Bring proof of income, proof of assets, proof of identity, proof of New Jersey residency, bank statements if asked.
- The policy gives 240 days to apply. Ask the billing office which date the count starts from.
- Residency
- New Jersey resident for NJ Charity Care; non-residents may get help for emergency care
- Savings and property
- The policy counts savings or property, not only income.
- Languages
- English, Spanish
If you have insurance
Insured patients can also apply for help with deductibles and copays. Keep your insurance. Financial assistance covers bills from this one place only.
What is covered
- Covered
- Emergency and other medically necessary hospital care. Help also covers people whose insurance pays only part of the bill.
- Not covered
- Only doctors employed by RWJBarnabas groups listed in the policy follow it. Other doctors who treat you in the hospital may bill separately and may not give this discount. Elective care is not covered.
State program in New Jersey
New Jersey Hospital Care Payment Assistance Program (Charity Care)
Every acute care hospital in New Jersey takes part in the state Charity Care program. It is for New Jersey residents who have no insurance, or insurance that pays only part of the bill, and who cannot get Medicaid. If your household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, necessary hospital care may be free. From 201% to 300%, you may pay a reduced share of 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80% of the bill, depending on income. Above 300%, the program does not lower the bill. Your assets must be $7,500 or less for one person, or $15,000 or less for a family. If you have more, you can spend the extra on medical bills first. The hospital will screen you for Medicaid and other coverage first. You have up to one year from the date of service to apply. Bills from private doctors, anesthesia, radiology readings, and outpatient prescriptions may not be covered.
Income levels in the program are free up to 200%, discount up to 300% of poverty level.
Applies to all acute care hospitals in New Jersey; New Jersey residents who are uninsured or whose coverage pays only part of the bill and who are not eligible for Medicaid.
Apply at the business office or admissions office of the hospital where you got care. Bring proof of identity, New Jersey residency, income, and assets. The hospital must decide within 10 working days of a complete application. Questions: NJ Department of Health Charity Care unit, toll-free 1-866-588-5696 or 609-292-4709.
is available to patients for inpatient and outpatient services at all acute care hospitals throughout New Jersey.
Program source, checked 2026-11-11
Notes
Most of this help runs through New Jersey Charity Care, a state program. Uninsured patients are never billed more than 110% of Medicare or the amount generally billed, whichever is less. If you do not apply, the hospital may still screen your account and write it off in full. Payment plans of up to 12 months are available. You can also call 1-877-221-7809 for customer service. The New Jersey Charity Care window is 1 year from the date of service, and the hospital's own window is 240 days from the first bill after discharge.
Sources
- Free care level
Patients with family gross income less than or equal to 200% of Federal Poverty Level (“FPL”) are eligible for 100% charity care coverage.
- Discount level
Family income of 300% to 500% of Federal Poverty level – Lesser of 110% of Medicare or AGB is maximum billable.
- Discount steps
greater than 200% but less than or equal to 225% 20% ... greater than 275% but less than or equal to 300% 80%
- Insured patients
Have no health coverage or have coverage that pays only part of the hospital bill (uninsured or underinsured)
- Asset test
individual assets cannot exceed $7,500 and family assets cannot exceed $15,000 as of the date of service.
- Residency
Charity Care may be available to non-New Jersey residents, requiring immediate medical attention for an emergency medical condition.
- Deadline
RWJBarnabas Health allows individuals up to 240 days from the date the individual is provided with the first post-discharge billing statement
- Documents
all applicants must submit proof of: Income Assets Identity Residency
- Languages
NJ Hospital Care Assistance Program Application (English) ... (Spanish)
- Financial counseling phone
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 973-926-7517
- Covered facility
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Inc. Patient Financial Services
Last checked. 2026-11-11
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