Mount Sinai Health System income limits
| Household size | Discounts: yearly income up to 400% |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $63,840 |
| 2 people | $86,560 |
| 3 people | $109,280 |
| 4 people | $132,000 |
| 5 people | $154,720 |
| 6 people | $177,440 |
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four.The policy says: “Their annual income does not exceed 400% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines;” (page 2 (policy))
- Sliding scale
- The discount follows a sliding fee scale attached to the policy. The summary says adults pay a percentage of what Medicaid would pay for the service, depending on income, and may pay as little as $0 for children and pregnant women. Uninsured patients are presumed eligible for at least the lowest discount level on charges from the hospitals themselves.
- With insurance
- Underinsured patients may be eligible, including for deductibles and copays, under New York law. The policy’s general income limit is 400% of the guidelines, and help is not available if they refuse their insurer’s requirements. (Policy, pages 2 and 4.)
How to apply for Mount Sinai Health System financial assistance
- Without a full application
- Some patients may be approved without a full application.
- Time to apply
- Up to 240 days after the first bill to submit the application.The policy says: “You have up to 240 days after getting your first bill from us to submit the application.” (page 3 (summary))
- How to apply
- Fill out the Financial Aid Application and send it to the financial counseling or patient financial services office of the hospital where the care was given. Bring proof of address, proof of identity and proof of income, or a New York State self-attestation form if those cannot be found. Forms and the policy are posted online and can be mailed free on request.
- Differences by state
- Emergency care requires a primary residence in New York State. Non-emergency medically necessary care requires a primary residence in New York City, and South Nassau also includes Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
- Also good to know
- Bills from private doctors who work in the hospital are likely not covered, so ask each provider. An approval lasts up to six months and may need to be renewed.
Common questions about Mount Sinai Health System financial assistance
What is the income limit for Mount Sinai Health System financial assistance?
Mount Sinai Health System’s policy lists discounts up to 400%. With the 2026 guidelines for the 48 states and Washington, DC, that is for discounts, a yearly income up to about $63,840 for one person and $132,000 for a family of four. The policy has differences by state or hospital, so check it for your hospital. Mount Sinai Health System decides from its own application; only the hospital can confirm what you may get.
How do I apply for Mount Sinai Health System financial assistance?
Fill out the Financial Aid Application and send it to the financial counseling or patient financial services office of the hospital where the care was given. Bring proof of address, proof of identity and proof of income, or a New York State self-attestation form if those cannot be found. Forms and the policy are posted online and can be mailed free on request. Time to apply: Up to 240 days after the first bill to submit the application.
Source
Mount Sinai Hospitals Group Financial Assistance and Billing and Collections Policy, Footer reads Charity Care Policy 1/1/2024. Read with AI reading tools on November 6, 2026, and checked by a second one against the same document. There is also a plain language summary.
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