Financial Assistance Program

Financial Assistance Offered

Broward Health offers financial assistance to help cover the cost of care for uninsured patients who permanently reside within Broward Health’s service area and have received emergency or other medically necessary services without another available funding source.

Patients who are admitted through emergency transport or under special circumstances, but do not meet residency guidelines, may still qualify for a one-time approval.

How to Apply for Assistance

To apply for financial assistance, please gather all the documents listed on the Financial Assistance Checklist and meet with a Broward Health financial counselor. During your appointment, a counselor will help you complete the online application and answer any questions you may have.

Eligibility Requirements

Each financial assistance application and income statement will be used to determine eligibility for all uninsured household members listed on the application.

Before being considered for Broward Health’s Financial Assistance Program, applicants must first apply for other available assistance programs, such as the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, Medicare, or Florida KidCare, and complete those application processes. Failure to do so may result in denial or revocation of financial assistance.

In accordance with the Federal Poverty Guidelines, applicants whose family income is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may qualify for full financial assistance. Depending on income level, a $10 or $25 co-pay may apply.

Applicants must also provide proof of United States citizenship or permanent legal residency and must have lived within Broward Health’s service area for at least 30 days before the date of service to be eligible for financial assistance.

Amounts Generally Billed

Patients who qualify for financial assistance will not be charged more than the amounts generally billed for emergency or other medically necessary care provided to individuals with insurance coverage.

Emergency Room Visit Co-Pays

• 100% or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines: $10
• 101%–300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines: $25

Click here to download the complete list of Emergency Room Visit Co-Payments based on Federal Poverty Guidelines.

No Health Insurance? We’re Here to Help.

At Broward Health, we understand that medical expenses can sometimes be overwhelming. Our community outreach and financial assistance programs were created to help ease that burden and make a difference in people’s lives. For more than 80 years, Broward Health has remained committed to providing world-class healthcare to everyone in our community.

Broward Health offers several financial assistance programs that can help with inpatient, emergency, and outpatient services, as well as clinic visits. Our team is here to guide you through the eligibility process for:

• Healthcare Exchange products
• Medicaid, including Medicaid HMOs
• Florida KidCare and Healthy Kids
• Financial Assistance
• Other state and federally funded programs

Our goal is to make quality care accessible for everyone who lives within Broward Health’s service area. We work closely with patients to help determine which programs they qualify for, whether it’s a Healthcare Exchange plan, Medicaid, Healthy Kids, or another financial assistance option. We want every step of the process to feel simple, supportive, and respectful.

All paperwork and forms are completed with help from our trained staff to make processing faster and easier. A team member will guide you through each step and let you know which documents, such as medical bill(s), identification, and personal forms, are needed to complete your application.

Failure to provide the required information within 10 business days will result in a denial of assistance. You’ll also need to apply for any local, state, or federally funded health insurance programs for which you or an uninsured family member may qualify, for example Medicaid or Florida KidCare. If this step is not completed, your application may be denied.

Broward Health provides primary healthcare services to everyone. No one is ever denied care due to an inability to pay. A discounted sliding fee schedule is also available for those who qualify.

To maintain your assistance, a new application must be completed before your current one expires. All information is verified, and it’s important that everything you provide is accurate and complete.

If you’d like to learn more about our financial assistance program, please call 954-767-5344, and a financial counselor will be happy to assist you.

Financial Assistance Forms and Resources

Download important forms and policy documents related to Broward Health’s Financial Assistance Program.