Paying for Your Care at SBH Health System

SBH Health System is committed to providing financial assistance to patients who are uninsured, underinsured, ineligible for a government program, or otherwise unable to pay. Consistent with our mission to deliver compassionate, high quality, affordable healthcare services and to advocate for those who are poor and disenfranchised, we strive to ensure that the financial capacity of people who need health care services does not prevent them from seeking or receiving care.

Financial Assistance is not a substitute for personal responsibility. Patients are expected to cooperate with our procedures for obtaining charity or other forms of payment or financial assistance, and to contribute to the cost of their care based on their ability to pay. Financial need will be determined in accordance with specific procedures that we follow.

Completed applications will be reviewed by the Credit and Patient Financial Services Department for final approval. Patients will be provided with a financial counselor who can provide assistance, in their language, or via qualified telephonic interpreters, through every phase of the charity care application process.

For more information, please click on either:

SBH Financial Assistance Policy (English) or

SBH Financial Assistance Policy (Spanish).

Effective 3/31/15

Important Information about Paying for Your Care at SBH Health System

SBH Health System is a participating provider in many health plan networks. You can find a list of the plans in which we participate at www.sbhny.org. It is important to check with your insurance company if you are unsure.

It is also important for you to know that the physician services you receive in the hospital are not included in the hospital’s charges. Physicians who provide services at the hospital may be employed by the hospital, may be independent voluntary physicians or any other physicians that may be required for your care. Physicians bill for their services separately and may or may not participate in the same health plans as the hospital. You should check with the physician arranging your hospital services to determine which plans that your physician participates in. Plan participation information for physicians employed by the hospital can be found at www.sbhny.org. SBH Health System contracts with a number of physician groups, such as anesthesiologists, radiologists and pathologists, to provide services at the hospital. Contact information for the physician groups the hospital has contracted with, including the name, practice name, mailing address and telephone number, is available at www.sbhny.org. You should contact these groups directly to find out which health plans they participate in.

Hospitals are required by law to make available information about their standard charges for the items and services they provide. This information is available by contacting the Patient Accounting Department at 718-960-3817. If you do not have health insurance, you may be eligible for assistance in paying your hospital bills. Information about financial assistance is available at www.sbhny.org or you may contact our Patient Family Service Center at 718-960-3812.

For information regarding:

• The names, mailing address, and phone numbers of physician practice groups that the hospital has contracted with, including radiology, anesthesiology, and pathology services, click here.
• The names, mailing address, and phone numbers of physicians employed by the hospital and whose services may be provided at the hospital, click here.

For more information, please visit: Surprise Bills Law

We care about your health. We know how expensive healthcare services are, and understand the financial impact these costs can have on you and your family.

SBH Health System (St. Barnabas Hospital) provides financial aid to patients who cannot pay for the services they receive. The financial aid is based on your income, your healthcare needs and the services that are provided to you. For further details, please read our Financial Assistant Summary (English) or Financial-Assistance-Summary (spanish) .

If you wish to apply for our charity care program, please complete the charity care program application.

To apply for financial aid, please complete the English application or the Spanish application.