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Hospital financial assistance at Good Samaritan University Hospital

Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, 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
Good Samaritan University Hospital
City
West Islip, NY
County
Suffolk
Phone
(631) 376-3000Main line — ask for financial assistance or billing

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These are the statutory minimums that apply to Good Samaritan University Hospital. 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 Good Samaritan University Hospital offer financial assistance for hospital bills?

Yes. Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, 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 (631) 376-3000 (main hospital line — ask for the financial assistance or billing office).

What income qualifies for free care at Good Samaritan University Hospital?

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 Good Samaritan University Hospital 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); Good Samaritan University Hospital may have a more generous written policy.

How do I apply for financial assistance at Good Samaritan University Hospital?

Ask Good Samaritan University Hospital's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on (631) 376-3000, 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 Good Samaritan University Hospital 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.