If you got medical care at any Northern Light Health facility, you might have a bill to pay. Northern Light Health has a safe payment portal that makes it easy to pay your bill online. This complete guide will teach you everything you need to know to use the Internet to pay your Northern Light Health bill.
Overview of Northern Light Health
Northern Light Health is an integrated healthcare system serving communities across Maine. They operate 10 hospitals as well as numerous primary and specialty care practices. Their hospitals include:
- Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
- Northern Light Mercy Hospital
- Northern Light Mayo Hospital
- Northern Light CA Dean Hospital
- Northern Light Inland Hospital
- Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital
- Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital
- Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
- Northern Light AR Gould Hospital
- Northern Light Acadia Hospital
If you received care from any Northern Light Health facility you will get a bill summarizing the charges. Read on to learn how to easily pay this bill online.
Benefits of Paying Your Bill Online
Paying online through the Northern Light Health payment portal provides these key benefits:
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Convenience – Pay anytime, anywhere through the online portal.
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Payment tracking – Your payment history is stored securely online.
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Paperless billing – Go green by reducing paper bills and mail.
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Payment plans – Set up customized payment plans to pay over time.
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Automatic payments – Schedule recurring payments to be deducted automatically.
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Instant confirmation – Get immediate payment confirmation when you pay online.
How to Pay Your Northern Light Health Bill Online
Ready to pay your bill digitally? Follow these simple steps
Step 1: Locate Your Account Number
Your account number will be printed on your billing statement. This 10-digit number is required to log in and view your bill online.
Step 2: Visit the Payment Portal
Go to billpay.northernlighthealth.org. This is the Northern Light Health payment portal where you can view and pay bills.
Step 3: Enter Your Account Number
On the payment portal home page, enter your 10-digit account number and click “Get Information.”
Step 4: Review Billing Details
The portal will display details like amount due, account balance, statement date, and the facility where you received care. Review to ensure accuracy.
Step 5: Enter Payment Details
Select payment amount – you can pay the full balance or a partial amount. Enter credit/debit card details or bank account information.
Step 6: Get Confirmation
After submitting payment, you’ll receive instant confirmation onscreen and via email. The portal will reflect your updated account balance.
And that’s it – you’ve successfully paid your Northern Light Health bill online!
Other Ways to Pay Your Northern Light Health Bill
In addition to the online portal, you have these options to pay your Northern Light Health bill:
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By phone – Call the number on your statement to pay over the phone.
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In person – Pay at the registration desk during an appointment or visit.
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By mail – Mail a check or money order with your remittance slip.
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Automatic payments – Enroll to have recurring payments deducted from your bank account.
Paying online is the quickest and most convenient way to take care of your Northern Light Health bill. Sign up for an account today to view balances, make one-time payments, set up automatic payments, and more.
Financial Assistance for Northern Light Health Bills
If paying your full Northern Light Health bill presents financial challenges, you may qualify for financial assistance. Northern Light Health offers these programs for patients who meet income requirements:
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Payment plans – Set up a monthly payment plan to pay your bill over 6-12 months.
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Discounts – Uninsured/underinsured patients may get a discount of up to 100% off hospital bills.
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Free care – If your income is below 200% of federal poverty guidelines, your care may be free.
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Charity care – Sliding scale discounts based on income for patients up to 400% of poverty level.
Submit an application to see if you qualify for bill payment help. Talk to a financial counselor for assistance.
Pay Your Northern Light Health Bill Online Today!
Don’t wait – log into the Northern Light Health payment portal to view your balance and securely pay your medical bill online. Get instant payment confirmation and simplified paperless billing. Pay on your own schedule with the peace of mind that your information is protected. Sign up for an account today!
Northern Light Health 2023 Annual Report
FAQ
Is Northern Light Health a nonprofit?
How can Northern Light Health Help Me pay my medical bills?
Northern Light Health works with patients and their families to find the best option (s) to pay their medical bills. We assist with payment plans, financing options, and financial assistance for eligible patients as needed. Many patients find a great option below, to meet their financial needs and make payments over time.
Do Northern Light Health Hospitals work with insurance companies?
Northern Light Health hospitals work closely with all insurance carriers, and we are often able to answer questions and resolve payment issues on behalf of patients as a courtesy. Still, patients need to be aware of the status of their bills and follow up with insurance companies if payments have not been made within 45 days.
How do I pay my Northern Light laboratory Bill?
If paying by mail, please send the coupon and payment to the address listed on the statement. The Northern Light Laboratory Billing Department can be reached at 207-973-6911 or toll free 800-861-8911. Staff will be happy to assist you with your billing questions or concerns.
How much money does Northern Light Health provide?
In 2020, Northern Light Health provided $14,777,400 in traditional charity care. Northern Light Health members, who provide care to patients with insurance coverage through Medicaid and Medicare, are often not reimbursed fully by the government for the cost to provide care.