If I have free care (Health Safety Net) what services are covered?
Medically necessary services are covered under Free Care (Health Safety Net). You should contact MassHealth toll free at 800-332-5545, which will put you in touch with a Free Care Specialist that can answer your specific questions.
Please note that physician's charges are not covered under the HSN guidelines. Due to the affiliation of your physicians with Baystate Health, should you call and request HSN coverage for these services we will be happy to assist you.
Do you accept payments over the phone?
Yes. Call 413-794-9999 or 877-461-1931 to pay your hospital or Baystate Reference Laboratory bill and call 413-370-5500 to bay your Baystate Wing Hospital bill. If you have a Baystate Medical Practice bill, please call 413-794-5700 or 800-436-6865 during regular business hours. You can pay by phone 24/7 by calling the number on your bill and choosing option 1. Please have the account number handy (which is printed on your bill).
Why do I receive several bills for one visit?
You may receive bills for facility charges while in the hospital, including charges for room, operating and recovery room charges, nursing and technical support, rehabilitation, pharmacy, and supply charges. You may also receive bills from the physician, as well as bills from Radiology, the Laboratory and anesthesiologists.
How do I get a list of all my payments for the year for my taxes?
FOR HOSPITAL AND BAYSTATE REFERENCE LABORATORY BILLS: Please call our representatives at 413-794-9999 or toll free at 877-461-1931. They will be able to process your request for you.
FOR BAYSTATE WING HOSPITAL BILLS: Please call our representatives at 413-370-5500.
FOR BAYSTATE MEDICAL PRACTICES PHYSICIAN BILLS: Please call our representatives at 413-794-5700 or toll free at 800-436-6865.
Can I pay my bill online?
Yes, you can pay bills online for the following facilities: Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, Baystate References Labs and Baystate Medical Practices at baystatehealth.org/billpay.
***We apologize, but at this time, we cannot accept online payments for Baystate Wing Hospital and Baystate Noble Hospital.
Online billpay allows you to:
- View your statements
- Process payments
- Discontinue paper bills
- Schedule Auto-Pay for future payments
- Establish payment plans.
Are newborns automatically enrolled in my insurance plan?
No. For most insurance you must contact the Member Service Department and enroll your newborn(s) within 30 days of the birth. Call your insurance company for specific guidelines.
What credit cards do you accept?
We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.
How do I apply for free care (Health Safety Net) and/or financial assistance?
Contact a financial counselor for assistance in applying for MassHealth and other available programs or click here to apply online.
- Baystate Medical Center: 413-794-2452
- Baystate Franklin Medical Center: 413-773-2849
- Baystate Mary Lane Hospital: 413-967-2250
- Baystate Noble Hospital: 413-571-0000
- Baystate Wing Hospital: 413-370-5540
How do you develop prices for your services?
Prices are determined by looking at costs and we compare favorably to other hospitals when reviewing data throughout the country. Costs can be high due to being open and staffed twenty four hours a day and the high cost of living in the Northeast.
My newborn stayed in my room while I was in the hospital. Why do I have a nursery charge?
The nursery charge includes routine newborn supplies, food and nursing care, as well as having a crib available should the newborn not be able to stay with you.
How do I get an itemized bill?
For a hospital or Baystate Reference Laboratory bill, call 413-794-9999 or 877-461-1931. For a Baystate Medical Practice bill, call 413-794-5700 or 800-436-6865.
Where do I go to pay in person?
Patients may make payments at their BMP practice or at the nearest Baystate facility.
The Patient Billing Service Center located at 280 Chestnut Street in Springfield, MA is open 8AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday, or stop by any cashier at:
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA
3rd Floor in Daly Building
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
164 High Street
Greenfield, MA
Patient Registration
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
85 South Street
Ware, MA
Patient Registration
Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Baystate Noble Hospital
115 West Silver Street
Westfield MA
Customer Service, Main Floor
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Baystate Wing Hospital (Includes Griswold Center and various Baystate Wing Medical Offices)
40 Wright Street
Palmer, MA
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday