Patient Support Services

Baltimore Medical System (BMS) is committed to increasing access to health care by reducing or eliminating barriers faced by many patients. We have developed a broad range of patient support services and programs to accomplish this goal.

Specialty Care Referral Coordination

BMS has staff members at every health center to assist patients in making appointments for specialty care and diagnostic testing. Our staff members will contact the specialist directly to schedule patient appointment - often times being able to obtain appointments sooner than patients can on their own.

Health Benefits Advisement

BMS staff are available to assist patients in determining if they are eligible for public health benefits. These may include:

• BMS Sliding Fee Discounts
• Maryland State Programs
• Medicaid and Medicare programs
• Special Services Provided by Grants
• Free Cancer Screening Services
• Discounted Medications

In many cases, BMS staff can assist in qualifying patients in enrollment.

Sliding Fee Scale Discounts

BMS offers discounted fees of up to 90% for qualified patients. Eligibility is based on family size and household income.  To quality, please bring ONE of the following:

• Current year's tax form (1040 form)
• 2 current pay stubs
• 1 unemployment stub
• Letter from employer on letterhead that states your salary or wages
• Award or benefit letter
• A letter of reference from any 501C3 organization on their letterhead (for example, your church).

Sliding Fee Scale Chart

Sliding Fee Scale Brochure

To learn more about BMS sliding fee scale discount program, contact a Health Benefits Advisor at any BMS health center.