The Financial Assistance program helps uninsured or underinsured patients who need help in paying all or part of their medical bill for care received at any Northwestern Medicine facility. NMHC determines the need for financial assistance by reviewing medical necessity and established eligibility requirements.
What services does UNM health offer?
UNM Health offers programs and services to help patients find resources and get the care they need. Get help navigating billing, insurance and coverage. We help patients apply for Centennial Care 2.0, New Mexico’s Medicaid program.
Do you qualify for medical assistance through UNM care?
Bernalillo County residents who meet certain income guidelines may qualify for medical assistance through UNM Care. This program covers expenses for underinsured patients and provides secondary insurance for those with Medicare and/or commercial insurance coverage who have outstanding balances at UNM Health.
How do I make payment arrangements for my UNM health bills?
When you get care at UNM Health, you’ll get two bills: one from UNM Hospitals and one from UNM Medical Group, Inc. for physicians’ charges. To make payment arrangements for the hospital bill, call 505-272-2521. To make payment arrangements for UNM Medical Group bill, call the number on your bill.
What is UNM Health’s underinsured patient program?
This program covers expenses for underinsured patients and provides secondary insurance for those with Medicare and/or commercial insurance coverage who have outstanding balances at UNM Health. When you get care, you’ll make a co-payment for clinic visits, prescriptions, specific procedures, surgeries and admission.
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How does NMHC determine financial assistance?
NMHC determines the need for financial assistance by reviewing medical necessity and established eligibility requirements. A completed financial assistance application will help us evaluate eligibility for charity care. Patients may contact Financial Counseling or visit any Financial Counseling office for assistance in applying.
What is the phone number for NMHC?
NMHC understands that the application process may be difficult to understand, financial counselors are available to help you through the process, please call 800.423.0523.
What services are not considered medically necessary?
Services that are not considered medically necessary as determined by NMHC, include, but are not limited to, cosmetic surgery, infertility treatment, certain medical supplies, and services provided outside of a Northwestern Medicine facility.
Is financial assistance available for out of network services?
Financial Assistance is not offered for out of network services. In addition, your physician or non-hospital provider may not participate in NMHC’s Financial Assistance Program.
Does NMHC pay for emergency care?
NMHC will always provide emergency care, regardless of patient’s ability to pay.
How to make payment arrangements for UNM medical group?
To make payment arrangements for UNM Medical Group bill, call the number on your bill. If you get care at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, expect to receive a third bill with a number you can call to make payment arrangements. Patient Financial Services can help you set up affordable payment plans to cover out-of-pocket health care expenses ...
How many bills does UNM Health get?
When you get care at UNM Health, you’ll get two bills: one from UNM Hospitals and one from UNM Medical Group, Inc. for physicians’ charges.
What is patient financial services?
Patient Financial Services can help you set up affordable payment plans to cover out-of-pocket health care expenses over time, instead of all at once. Call to create a payment plan:
What counties in New Mexico have self pay?
The self-pay discount program is available for residents of Bernalillo County who meet certain guidelines. Residents of other New Mexico counties may also qualify, depending on the medical services needed.
How to make an appointment with a patient financial services representative?
Call 505-272-2521 to make an appointment with a patient financial services representative. Please bring the following documents to your appointment: Proof of residency, such as a utility bill, rental agreement or mortgage statement in your name. Proof of income, such as a check stub or income tax returns.
What is copay for medical care?
When you get care, you’ll make a co-payment for clinic visits, prescriptions, specific procedures, surgeries and admission. Co-pays are based on your gross monthly income.
Does Sandoval County have Medicaid?
If you apply for SRMC Care, you must also apply for Medicaid or the health insurance exchange, if eligible.
What to do if you are enrolled in a PAP?
If you're enrolled in a PAP, check in with them to see if you need to re-enroll. Make the time today. It's important.
How much does a NeedyMeds card save?
The NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card may save you up to 80% off the cash price of your prescriptions, OTC medications and pet prescriptions purchased from a pharmacy. Order a plastic drug discount card or download a card now.
What is MyNM app?
The MyNM® app combines the experience of the MyNM Patient Portal with new functionality to give you secure access to your family's health care wherever you are.
What is post acute care?
This is the care you may receive from another healthcare provider after you leave the hospital. As the next step in your recovery, you may need post-acute care to help you return to your daily life.
Is parking available at Northwestern Medicine?
Parking is available for patients and visitors of Northwestern Medicine.
Is Northwestern Medicine convenient?
Northwestern Medicine is committed to easy, convenient health care. Visit with your physician without having to travel to their office.
