Hospital financial assistance at Bellevue Hospital Center
Bellevue Hospital Center in New York, New York is a licensed New York hospital, so N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a) governs what it can charge patients who cannot afford the bill. Below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level the bill must be written off in full.
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What we know about this hospital
- Hospital
- Bellevue Hospital Center
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- Phone
- (212) 562-4132Main line — ask for financial assistance or billing
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These are the statutory minimums that apply to Bellevue Hospital Center. The hospital's own written policy can be more generous, never less.
Up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
Bill written off in full
N.Y. Public Health Law § 2807-k(9-a)
200%–300% of the Federal Poverty Level
You can be charged no more than 10% of what Medicaid would have paid for the same service
N.Y. Public Health Law § 2807-k(9-a)
300%–400% of the Federal Poverty Level
You can be charged no more than 20% of what Medicaid would have paid for the same service
N.Y. Public Health Law § 2807-k(9-a)
Income limit for a full write-off (2026 guidelines)
- Household of 1
- $31,920
- Household of 2
- $43,280
- Household of 3
- $54,640
- Household of 4
- $66,000
- Household of 5
- $77,360
- Household of 6+
- $88,720
Common questions
Does Bellevue Hospital Center offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. Bellevue Hospital Center in New York, New York is covered by N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a), which requires licensed New York hospitals to reduce or write off bills for patients below set income levels. You can reach the hospital on (212) 562-4132 (main hospital line — ask for the financial assistance or billing office).
What income qualifies for free care at Bellevue Hospital Center?
Income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies for a full write-off under N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a). On the 2026 federal poverty guidelines that is roughly $31,920 a year for one person and $66,000 a year for a household of four.
What discount can I get at Bellevue Hospital Center if I earn more than that?
Up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level: bill written off in full. 200%–300% of the Federal Poverty Level: you can be charged no more than 10% of what medicaid would have paid for the same service. 300%–400% of the Federal Poverty Level: you can be charged no more than 20% of what medicaid would have paid for the same service. These are the statutory minimums under N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a); Bellevue Hospital Center may have a more generous written policy.
How do I apply for financial assistance at Bellevue Hospital Center?
Ask Bellevue Hospital Center's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on (212) 562-4132, and put your request in writing. Run the free Brightbill check first so you know which income band N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a) puts you in before you call.
Is the check for Bellevue Hospital Center bills free?
Yes. The eligibility check is free and anonymous — no account, no sign-in, and no name, hospital records, bill number or contact details. The optional $19 Action Kit adds a saved result, checklist, call script, drafted letter and the state regulator's contact details.
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Legal basis: N.Y. Public Health Law Section 2807-k(9-a) — requires licensed New York hospitals to offer charity care and discount payment to eligible patients.
This is an estimate, not legal advice. Each hospital's financial assistance office makes the final decision. Terms.