What is the Nathan Littauer Hospital program?
1. Financial Assistance – a Nathan Littauer Hospital program through which medically necessary and preventative services are provided at a reduced cost or without charge when it has been determined that payment for those services cannot be obtained through insurance, outside agencies, or private means.
What is the number to call for Nathan Littauer Hospital?
If you have any questions, please call 518-773-5558.
What is the purpose of palliative care?
To provide palliative, curative or restorative treatment for physical, behavioral and/or mental health conditions; and/or. To assist the individual to achieve or maintain functional capacity in performing daily functional capacities that are appropriate for individuals of the same age.
What is financial assistance?
Financial Assistance is secondary to all other financial resources available to the patient, including but not limited to insurance, third party liability payers, government programs, and outside agency programs. Financial Assistance is granted for medically necessary and preventative services only.
What is the role of a hospital?
The hospital, as a provider of emergency and medically necessary care, has a mission and a responsibility to provide such care to those patients in need. It is the practice of the hospital that the fear of a hospital bill should not prevent a potential patient from receiving essential health services. The hospital will maintain financial assistance ...
Can financial assistance be delayed?
Emergency care should never be delayed by requests for financial or other information regarding ability to pay.
Does Nathan Littauer Hospital provide financial assistance?
Nathan Littauer Hospital’s decision to provide Financial Assistance in no way affects the responsible party’s financial obligations to physicians or other health care providers not employed by the hospital.
What is Nathan Littauer Hospital?
Nathan Littauer Hospital is pleased to provide members of New York’s senior community with America’s most trusted medical alert service. For more than 40 years, Lifeline has enabled millions of people to live with greater independence, peace of mind and dignity in the place they feel most comfortable – their own homes.
What is the number for Lifeline?
If you have any questions, would like to talk about your particular needs or are ready to begin service, we welcome your call at (800) 242-1306 x4868. Please mention Program Code NY091. Thank you.
Is it time for a medical alert service?
Learn more about Philips Lifeline's Medical Alert Services at: www.lifelinesys.com
How to contact Amita Health?
Mail the application and documentation to the AMITA Health address on the form. If you need help, call us at 888.693.2252 or contact the hospital directly. You will be transferred to our team of financial counselors.
What is Amita Health?
As part of our faith-based mission, AMITA Health is dedicated to helping those who might be vulnerable and treating everyone with compassion, dignity and respect. In fact, many people who need assistance don't realize that they qualify.
Can a counselor help you with financial assistance?
Whether or not you have insurance, our counselors can help you apply for financial assistance, arrange a payment plan or answer any questions you might have. They will coordinate with our Billing Department on your behalf. All communication is confidential.
Does financial assistance apply to hospital bills?
Keep in mind that financial assistance applies only to hospital charges and is not available for any doctor or other provider bills you might receive separately. However, some of these providers do participate in the financial assistance program.
