The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston
Nonprofit children's hospital in Boston, MA.
Verified from the hospital's own policy
The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston likely gives free care to households with a yearly income up to $63,840 for 1 person, $86,560 for 2, $109,280 for 3, $132,000 for 4, $154,720 for 5 or $177,440 for 6. We have not found a discount for incomes above the free care level.
The hospital makes the final decision.
| People in household | Free care up to | Discount up to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $63,840 | not found |
| 2 | $86,560 | not found |
| 3 | $109,280 | not found |
| 4 | $132,000 | not found |
| 5 | $154,720 | not found |
| 6 | $177,440 | not found |
Discount steps
- 0% to 400% of poverty level, you pay nothing (Charity Care)
How to apply
- Call 617-371-4793 and ask for financial assistance.
- Application form
- Shriners Hospitals for Children Financial Assistance Policy for the State of Massachusetts (RC-PFS-031, effective 4/18/18)
- We do not have the deadline yet. Apply as soon as you get a bill, and ask the billing office to pause collections while you apply.
- 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
- Care at Shriners Children's Boston. Families above 400% of the poverty level, and insured families struggling with deductibles, copays and coinsurance, can be considered for Shrine Assistance.
State program in Massachusetts
Apply for MassHealth first
Apply for MassHealth first. In Massachusetts one application (ACA-1) checks you for MassHealth, Health Connector plans and the Health Safety Net together. Hospital financial counselors help with it for free, and most hospital financial assistance policies require you to apply before the hospital will review its own discounts. MassHealth phone is (800) 841-2900.
Applications and qualifications are available on line here: Member Booklet for Health and Dental Coverage and Help Paying Costs (ACA-1).
Source, checked 2026-11-10
Health Safety Net
The Health Safety Net (HSN) pays for some care at Massachusetts acute care hospitals and community health centers for low-income Massachusetts residents who are uninsured or underinsured. It is not insurance. With family income up to 150% of the poverty level there is no deductible. From above 150% up to 300% there may be a yearly deductible based on income. It can pay after other insurance, including private plans, Medicare and some MassHealth programs. You apply with the same application used for MassHealth, so MassHealth is checked first. There is no member card. You must renew every year. HSN pays the hospital's own charges. Doctors who bill separately, and labs or x-rays run by private companies, may not be covered. HSN Medical Hardship can help residents at any income when medical bills are a large share of income.
Income levels in the program are free up to 150%, discount up to 300% of poverty level.
Applies to acute care hospitals and community health centers.
Residency. Massachusetts resident
Fill out the MassHealth application (ACA-1), online through the Health Connector, on paper, or with a hospital or health center financial counselor. The same application decides MassHealth, Health Connector plans and HSN. Bring proof of identity. Medical Hardship needs a separate application that a hospital or health center counselor submits for you.
Program phone (800) 841-2900
Massachusetts residents with income between 0-150% of the FPL may be eligible for the Health Safety Net.
Program source, checked 2026-11-10
Health Safety Net Medical Hardship
A Massachusetts resident at any income can get help through HSN Medical Hardship when allowable medical bills are larger than a set share of countable income. The share is 10% of income up to 205% of the poverty level, 15% from 205.1% to 305%, 20% from 305.1% to 405%, 30% from 405.1% to 605%, and 40% above 605.1%. You pay that share. A hospital or health center financial counselor files the application with itemized bills, proof of income, proof of Massachusetts residency and proof of identity.
Applies to acute care hospitals and community health centers.
Ask a hospital or community health center financial counselor to submit a Medical Hardship application.
Income Level Percentage of Countable Income 0 - 205% FPL 10% 205.1 - 305% FPL 15% 305.1 - 405% 20%
Program source, checked 2026-11-10
Notes
Shriners' Massachusetts policy says no uninsured patient receives a bill. Charity Care is free for families under 400% of the poverty level. Others, including insured families with deductibles and copays they cannot afford, can get the rest of the balance written off through Shrine Assistance after a review of need. Presumptive eligibility includes families in programs like free or reduced school lunch. Decisions come within 30 days of a complete application. The posted Massachusetts policy dates from 2018; confirm it is current. CMS lists this hospital as having no emergency department.
Sources
- Free care level
The Charity Care program is available to all Patients whose Family Income is less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Levels
- Discount level
The Charity Care program provides eligible patients with services at no cost to the patient or his/her guardians.
- Insured patients
Patients or guardians expressing financial hardship with respect to deductibles, co-payments and co-insurance ... may discuss payment options
- Financial counseling phone
Financial Counselor Location Contact Number BOSTON 617-371-4793
- No bill uninsured
no uninsured patient receives a bill for care.
- Hsn list
Boston Shriner's Hospital for Children Boston 51 Blossom Street
Last checked. 2026-11-10
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