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How to apply for Olean General Hospital (Upper Allegheny Health System) — Financial Assistance (Cattaraugus County)
Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) — independent NY-PA cross-border health system operating Olean General Hospital (Olean) and Bradford Regional Medical Center (Bradford PA); UAHS is the principal community hospital system for the NY-PA Twin Tiers southwest
Who it's for
Cattaraugus County's principal community hospital safety net is Olean General Hospital (Olean, Upper Allegheny Health System) — Cattaraugus's principal community hospital; Cuba Memorial Hospital (Cuba) serves northern Cattaraugus / Allegany border; tertiary referrals route to URMC Strong or UPMC. 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 Western NY 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.ogh.org/billing-financial-assistance/. Phone: 716-373-2600.
Cattaraugus: Olean General Hospital (Olean, Upper Allegheny Health System) — Cattaraugus's principal community hospital; Cuba Memorial Hospital (Cuba) serves northern Cattaraugus / Allegany border; tertiary referrals route to URMC Strong or UPMC. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Cattaraugus 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: 716-373-2600
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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