Barnes Jewish Hospital: Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Can't afford a bill from Barnes Jewish Hospital? You may not have to pay all of it. Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance — here are this hospital's actual income limits and how to apply, taken from its own published policy.

Quick facts

How to apply

1. Check the income limits above - compare your household income and family size to the federal poverty level.
2. Fill out the BJC financial assistance application and gather proof of income (pay stubs, tax return, or bank statements).
3. Submit the application online, by mail, or in person at the hospital - you can apply up to 240 days after your first bill.
4. If you are uninsured, you automatically get a 40% discount on billed charges while your application is reviewed.

Good to know

• You can apply up to 240 days after your first bill — even if the bill already went to collections.
• A new bill means a new application — you can apply more than once. More in our guide You Might Not Have to Pay That Hospital Bill.
• Whatever remains after assistance can still be negotiated: How to Negotiate a Hospital Bill.
• Free help applying: Dollar For walks you through it at no cost.

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Sources

• Policy details above come from the hospital's own published materials, linked below. Policies change — if a link breaks or a number looks off, call the hospital and please tell us.
• BJC HealthCare Financial Assistance income and discount tables (PDF)
• BJC HealthCare: Financial assistance & billing resources