Morton Hospital
88 Washington Street
Taunton, MA 02780 Get Directions
Phone: 508-828-7000

Billing and Payment at Morton Hospital

Billing

Your hospital bill will include a room charge, covering room, meals, nursing care, housekeeping, maintenance, medical records and admitting services. Your bill will also include itemized charges for specific ancillary services, including:

  • Laboratory
  • Medications
  • X-rays
  • Use of the operating room
  • Surgical day care
  • Recovery room
  • Physical therapy

Your bill will not include visits by your physician and fees for services*, including:

  • Radiology (interpretation of X-rays)
  • Anesthesiology
  • Emergency medicine
  • Surgery
  • Other professional services and consultations provided by physicians

*These will be billed separately by the physician.

Payment

Morton Hospital offers a free, convenient option for managing your hospital account and paying your bills online. With our easy-to-use system, you can review your account and payment history, set up a payment schedule, make a one-time payment or view statements. To access your account, refer to the 12 digit alphanumeric account number on your statement. 

Pay your bill

Please call 855-283-9093 to ask questions about your bill or to make payment arrangements.

Uninsured Patients

Depending on household income, you and your family members may be eligible for full or partial free care, or one of several state-sponsored insurance programs such as MassHealth. For more information or assistance filling out the appropriate application forms, call Morton Hospital's Patient Financial Counselor Office at any of the below numbers:

Renewals Are Starting Again

Do you have Medicaid? You may be at risk to lose your coverage!

What Do I Need to Do?

  1. Update your contact information (address and phone number) with MassHealth and report and household changes.
    • Online: www.mahix.org
    • Call MassHealth at 800-841-2900 or visit your local MassHealth office.
    • Visit Morton Hospital for assistance from a Medicaid representative.
  2. Look out for instructions on your renewal including your renewal date.
    • You will receive your renewal in a blue envelope from MassHealth.
    • If you opted out for paperless, an electronic notice will be sent via text or email, or you can log into your account at www.mahix.org.
    • Follow instructions for your renewal and make sure to complete and submit any requested information in a timely manner.
    • You may visit Morton Hospital for assistance from a Medicaid representative.  

What If I Am Ineligible for Medicaid

Options for Healthcare in Massachusetts

If you are ineligible for Medicaid, options for healthcare in Massachusetts include:

  • MA CHIP - Eligible children under 19 (combined with Medicaid through the MassHealth program). Visit www.mahix.org.
  • Commercial coverage - Coverage via your employer or privately obtained.
  • Federally qualified health centers - Services offered on a sliding scale based on income for those with limited or no health coverage. Visit data.hrsa.gov.  
  • Federally subsidized marketplace health programs
    • Visit www.mahealthconnector.org, call 800-623-7773, or visit Morton Hospital for assistance from a certified application counselor.
    • Monthly premium coverage plans are based on your age, zip code, income, and household size.
    • You may enroll in a marketplace plan up to 60 days prior to the Medicaid coverage term date.
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