Baylor Genetics abides by the contractual and legal obligations of health benefit plans to collect charges, co-pay, co-insurance, and deductible amounts owed by patients. Baylor Genetics recognizes that circumstances may arise where an individual is unable to pay. To support patients facing financial hardship, Baylor Genetics has established a process for screening requests for delayed payment plans, discounts, or forgiveness of debt based on individual circumstances. Through its Financial Assistance Program (FAP), Baylor Genetics is committed to helping eligible patients access necessary genetic testing at a reasonable cost. Financial need is determined based on annual adjusted gross income and the number of individuals in the household.
To download the FAP form, click here.
Program Process & Requirements
1. FAP is available to apply for at any time throughout the process (e.g., prior to the test being ordered, while testing is being performed, or at the very end of the billing process after a statement has been issued).
2. You must be a US resident to qualify for financial assistance.
3. Financial assistance is for testing that is billed through insurance or for uninsured patients.
- For patients with health insurance, the insurance provider will be billed first. The patient’s qualified amount for financial assistance will be applied to any unpaid balance remaining after billing insurance. Financial assistance is not available for patients who have health insurance but are choosing to pay for testing themselves.
4. To determine whether you qualify for Baylor Genetics’ FAP, complete and submit the form below.
- The patient / applicant’s total annual gross household income (pre-tax).
- This includes gross salary (e.g., wages), unemployment compensation, disability and worker’s compensation, social security and/or supplemental (SSI) benefits, public assistance (e.g., TANF, SNAP, etc.), pension/retirement, dividends/interest, rents/royalties, alimony, child support, and/or other assets.
- Household size (e.g., number in household).
- This means individuals in the household supported by gross annual household income, including the patient.
5. A member of Baylor Genetics’ Billing team will reach out to the patient / applicant to discuss payment options, if the out-of-pocket cost is more than $250.
6. If the patient / applicant qualifies, financial approval will last for one calendar year. Any testing performed within that year will be covered by financial assistance.
