The Patient Financial Services Department handles pre-registration for scheduled procedures, insurance verification, billing and follow up for all patient insurance plans, patient payment plans, financial assistance and help with applications for government funded programs. We are staffed with representatives who are dedicated to assisting patients with any questions or concerns regarding hospital billing and Financial Assistance. Screening for our Financial Assistance Program is available for all persons receiving services at GBMC.
Financial Assistance Program:
- Financial Assistance Application
- Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)
- Financial Assistance Policy Information Sheet
- GBMC Credit and Collections Policy
- Solicitud de Asistencia Financiera
- Política de Asistencia Financiera
- Hoja informativa sobre la Política de asistencia financiera de GBMC
- Política de Créditos y Cobros del GBMC
Phone Options
Main telephone number:
1-888-977-0361
Representatives are available:
Mon-Thurs: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Fri: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sat: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Mailing Options
Address For Mailing Financial Assistance Applications:
GBMC Patient Financial Services
P.O. Box 310
Lutherville, MD 21094-0310
Billing payments:
GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER
PO BOX 418015
Boston, MA 02241-8015
Online payments:
MyChart at GBMC
Frequently Asked Questions
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What can I do if I can't afford to pay my co-payments, deductibles, or bills?
GBMC offers several programs to assist patients who are experiencing difficulty paying their hospital bills. GBMC's Patient Financial Services Department is available to assist patients that do not carry medical insurance or face significant co-pay and/or deductible charges that may be challenging to manage, due to personal hardship or financial distress. Please call our representatives at 1-888-977-0361.
Where can I obtain information about GBMC's Financial Assistance Program?
You can print an application and a brochure or you may obtain an application/brochure from any of GBMC's registration areas, GBMC owned physician offices, or by calling our representatives at 1-888-977-0361.
How can I find out if I qualify for Medical Assistance or other government funded programs?
Please call one of our representatives at 1-888-977-0361. We can screen you to see if you may meet eligibility requirements for one of the government funded programs. If you appear to meet one or more of the eligibility requirements, we can assist you with the application process.
I would rather make monthly payments. Can I set up a payment plan? Will I have to pay interest or finance charges?
Under Maryland Law, you have the right to set up an income-based payment plan. Duration of this plan will be based on your annual gross income and monthly payments may not exceed 5% of your adjusted gross monthly income. To set up an income-based payment plan, please contact 1-888-977-0361. We do not charge interest or finance charges on monthly payment plans.
What if I opt for a payment plan and then I run into financial difficulties?
If at anytime your financial situation changes, contact us and we can establish new payment terms or we can send you an application for Financial Assistance to see if we can help you with the remaining balance(s).
I have questions about the charges on my bill. Who can answer my questions?
One of our representatives will be happy to assist you with your question(s). If your question(s) require review by a clinical staff member, our representative will forward your question(s) to the appropriate clinical person for review. Your account(s) will be placed on hold until we get back to you with answers to your question(s).
I believe my insurance carrier should have paid more of my bill(s). Can I place my account on hold while I am appealing my insurance carrier's decision?
Please call one of our representatives at 1-888-977-0361, press 1, and let the representative know why you are appealing your insurance decision and an expected response time. We will be happy to note your account(s) to allow you time to get a response from your insurance carrier.
What method of payments does GBMC accept?
GBMC accepts cash, personal checks, money orders and the following credit cards (Mastercard, Discover, Visa and American Express).
I need to receive medical treatment and I do not have a physician. Can you help me?
Please call GBMC's Physician Referral Line at (443) 849-GBMC (4262) to obtain a physician name and telephone number. Once you have contacted a physician who is able to provide the needed service(s), call us and we can screen you for financial assistance or payment options.
Can I pay my hospital bill(s) on line?
Yes! Login into your MyChart at GBMC account and easily pay your bill from there.
GBMC offers several programs to assist patients who are experiencing difficulty paying their hospital bills. GBMC's Patient Financial Services Department is available to assist patients that do not carry medical insurance or face significant co-pay and/or deductible charges that may be challenging to manage, due to personal hardship or financial distress. Please call our representatives at 1-888-977-0361.
Where can I obtain information about GBMC's Financial Assistance Program?
You can print an application and a brochure or you may obtain an application/brochure from any of GBMC's registration areas, GBMC owned physician offices, or by calling our representatives at 1-888-977-0361.
How can I find out if I qualify for Medical Assistance or other government funded programs?
Please call one of our representatives at 1-888-977-0361. We can screen you to see if you may meet eligibility requirements for one of the government funded programs. If you appear to meet one or more of the eligibility requirements, we can assist you with the application process.
I would rather make monthly payments. Can I set up a payment plan? Will I have to pay interest or finance charges?
Under Maryland Law, you have the right to set up an income-based payment plan. Duration of this plan will be based on your annual gross income and monthly payments may not exceed 5% of your adjusted gross monthly income. To set up an income-based payment plan, please contact 1-888-977-0361. We do not charge interest or finance charges on monthly payment plans.
What if I opt for a payment plan and then I run into financial difficulties?
If at anytime your financial situation changes, contact us and we can establish new payment terms or we can send you an application for Financial Assistance to see if we can help you with the remaining balance(s).
I have questions about the charges on my bill. Who can answer my questions?
One of our representatives will be happy to assist you with your question(s). If your question(s) require review by a clinical staff member, our representative will forward your question(s) to the appropriate clinical person for review. Your account(s) will be placed on hold until we get back to you with answers to your question(s).
I believe my insurance carrier should have paid more of my bill(s). Can I place my account on hold while I am appealing my insurance carrier's decision?
Please call one of our representatives at 1-888-977-0361, press 1, and let the representative know why you are appealing your insurance decision and an expected response time. We will be happy to note your account(s) to allow you time to get a response from your insurance carrier.
What method of payments does GBMC accept?
GBMC accepts cash, personal checks, money orders and the following credit cards (Mastercard, Discover, Visa and American Express).
I need to receive medical treatment and I do not have a physician. Can you help me?
Please call GBMC's Physician Referral Line at (443) 849-GBMC (4262) to obtain a physician name and telephone number. Once you have contacted a physician who is able to provide the needed service(s), call us and we can screen you for financial assistance or payment options.
Can I pay my hospital bill(s) on line?
Yes! Login into your MyChart at GBMC account and easily pay your bill from there.