wmc advanced physician services patient portal

How do I obtain insurance verification information on wmcaps physicians?

You can obtain insurance verification information on WMCAPS physicians by contacting: Hospitals are required by law to make available information about their standard charges for the items and services they provide. If you have any questions about your financial responsibility, please call 914.493.5446.

How do I access my old patient portal?

You can access your old account at www.mywmcportal.com/Westchester/Patient#/. At your next visit, the Registration team will ask if you want to enroll in myCare, the new patient portal.

What is WMC’s financial assistance program?

It is the Policy of Westchester Medical Center, including MidHudson Regional Hospital, (collectively, “WMC”) to provide Financial Assistance in compliance with New York State.

Does my bill from WMC include my doctor's fee?

Your bill from WMC does not include your doctor's fee nor the fees of other physician specialists, such as anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists or other consulting physicians to whom you may be referred by your doctor. You will receive a separate bill for services from each of them.

What is WMC in New York?

It is the Policy of Westchester Medical Center, including MidHudson Regional Hospital, (collectively, “WMC”) to provide Financial Assistance in compliance with New York State.

What counties are Westchester Medical Center in?

Although Westchester Medical Center’s primary service area is defined as the five counties of Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland and Bronx, everyone in New York State who receives medically necessary services may be eligible for a discount if they meet certain income limits ( See Policy ).

What is chargemaster in Medicare?

The chargemaster (charge description master or CDM) is the list of all individual items and services maintained by a hospital for which the hospital has established a charge. A chargemaster rate represents the dollar amount assigned to specific medical services before application of any negotiated discounts to third-party payers. The actual hospital charges will vary based on the type of care provided, treatments, individual health conditions and other factors.

Does WMC include a doctor's fee?

Your bill from WMC does not include your doctor's fee nor the fees of other physician specialists, such as anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists or other consulting physicians to whom you may be referred by your doctor. You will receive a separate bill for services from each of them.

Is a physician's bill included in hospital charges?

Physician Services. It is important for you to know that the physician services you receive in the hospital are not included in the hospital’s charges. Physicians bill for their services separately and may or may not participate in the same health plans as the hospital.

Does WMC offer financial assistance?

Yes. WMC remains devoted to continued excellence in patient care and serving the community. As a partner in the community we offer a Financial Assistance Program which allows us to provide care to patients without charge or at amounts less than our established rates.