How to Pay Your Medical Bills Online Through MyChart at UMass Memorial Health

Getting a medical bill in the mail can be stressful. You may not understand all the charges or know what you owe after insurance. Fortunately, UMass Memorial Health offers an easy online system to view and pay your medical bills. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk through how to use MyChart to manage billing and make payments from the comfort of your home.

What is MyChart?

MyChart is the patient portal for UMass Memorial Health It gives you 24/7 access to your medical information, including

• Appointment scheduling
• Test results
• Health records
• Messaging your doctor
• Billing and payments

With MyChart you can view all your bills in one place and pay them online. It’s the fastest simplest way to take control of your medical expenses.

Signing Up for MyChart

First, you’ll need to create a MyChart account if you don’t already have one. Here’s how to sign up:

1. Go to mychart.umassmemorial.org.

2. Click “Sign Up Now” under the login fields.

3. Enter your personal details like name, date of birth, etc.

4. Create a username and password.

5. Accept the terms and conditions.

It’s that easy! You’ll get a verification code by email or text to complete signup. Then you can start using MyChart right away.

Accessing Billing Through MyChart

To see your medical bills, simply log into your MyChart account. Use the menu to navigate to the Billing section.

Here you can:

• View current account balances
• See bills from hospital visits, labs, doctors, etc.
• Track payment history
• Make one-time payments
• Enroll in payment plans
• And more!

The Billing section has everything in one place for easy access and management.

Paying Medical Bills Through MyChart

MyChart offers a few ways to pay your UMass Memorial Health bills digitally:

1. One-time payment

Use this to quickly pay a bill in full. Simply enter your payment details and submit.

2. Recurring payments

Set up automatic payments from your bank account to pay bills on a schedule. This ensures on-time payments every month.

3. Pay by Phone

Call the MyChart billing support line to make a payment over the phone.

4. Pay as Guest

Friends or family can log in as a guest to pay your bills without needing their own MyChart account.

Payment Methods Accepted

MyChart accepts most major credit cards and debit cards. You can also pay directly from a bank account by enrolling in recurring payments.

There are no fees to pay through your bank account. A 2.5% service fee applies to credit/debit card payments.

Payment Plans

If you need help paying down a large balance, MyChart allows you to set up flexible payment plans. You can choose an amount and schedule that fits your budget. Plans are interest-free!

Financial Assistance Resources

For patients with limited insurance or financial hardship, MyChart provides links to apply for government health programs and charity care discounts. Search for “Financial Assistance” to access resources.

Paperless Billing

Go green and reduce clutter by enrolling in paperless billing through MyChart. You’ll receive bills digitally instead of by mail.

Getting Support

If you have any issues using MyChart billing and payment features, support is available 24/7. Click the “?” icon in MyChart or call 855-UMASS-MD.

MyChart makes managing and paying your UMass Memorial Health medical bills incredibly simple. Everything is centralized in one secure portal for convenience. Sign up today to take control of healthcare expenses and enjoy the benefits of digital billing!