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Sliding Fee Scale

CHP Berkshires is committed to caring for ALL patients, regardless of income or ability to pay, so we offer a Sliding Fee Scale to individuals and families who qualify.

Depending on your income and family size, a Sliding Fee Scale reduces the cost of your healthcare. The application process is easy and can start with a simple phone call to our Financial Assistance/Enrollment team, 413.854.2816.

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Sliding Fee Criteria

Your “family” includes a mother, father, children, domestic partner, husband, wife, and any dependent minor who is supported by the family unit and benefits from the combined household income. Roommates do not qualify as family.

How Does a Sliding Fee Scale Work?

Anyone can apply for our Sliding Fee Scale. Your application will be processed using the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services income guidelines.

If you would like to apply for a Sliding Fee for your care BEFORE your CHP appointment, please contact our financial assistance team, via email at  [email protected] or call 413.854.2816.

What Else Should You Know About Sliding Fee Scale?

  • The Sliding Fee Scale applies only to all services provided directly by CHP.
  • The Sliding Fee Scale must be renewed on a quarterly basis and is retroactive for up to six (6) months.
  • All application information collected is private and confidential and is only stored in the secure CHP Berkshires database. This information is not shared with any third party.
  • The Sliding Fee Scale does not apply to certain equipment or hardware, such as dentures and dental hardware.

We Can Help You Find Insurance Coverage…and More

CHP Berkshires accepts most types of public and private insurance. If you don’t have insurance, we can help. Our Patent Navigator team is here to help you to apply for health coverage through MassHealth or MA Health Connector. Visit our Insurance Enrollment web page to learn more.

We can help you apply for other financial assistance and benefits for yourself and your family.

Additional benefits include:

  • WIC
  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as Food Stamps)
  • Food for All (free fresh food distribution for CHP patients)
  • Referrals for fuel assistance programs
  • Referrals for housing support

To learn more about these services, please visit CHP Family Services.