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How to apply for Albany Medical Center — Financial Assistance (Albany County)
Albany Medical Center — academic medical center and the largest tertiary referral hospital in the 25-county Capital Region; affiliated with Albany Medical College
Who it's for
Albany County's principal community hospital safety net is Albany Medical Center (Albany) — academic tertiary referral hospital for the entire Capital Region; St. Peter's Hospital (Albany, St. Peter's Health Partners / Trinity Health) is the other major Albany hospital. The Financial Assistance Program covers uninsured/underinsured residents — sliding scale typically discounts charges up to 100% at the lower income brackets with reduced rates above. Note: NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate means many Capital Region seniors qualify for Medicaid and would access these hospitals through Medicaid rather than FAP. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.amc.edu/Patient/billing/index.cfm. Phone: 518-262-3125.
Albany: Albany Medical Center (Albany) — academic tertiary referral hospital for the entire Capital Region; St. Peter's Hospital (Albany, St. Peter's Health Partners / Trinity Health) is the other major Albany hospital. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Albany County / NY residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
- Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 518-262-3125
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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