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How to apply for UPMC Chautauqua — Financial Assistance (Chautauqua County)

UPMC Chautauqua (formerly WCA Hospital) — affiliated with UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) since 2017; principal community hospital for Chautauqua County. Brooks-TLC Hospital System (Dunkirk) serves northern Chautauqua

Who it's for

Chautauqua County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Chautauqua (Jamestown, UPMC affiliate since 2017) — Chautauqua's principal community hospital; Brooks-TLC Hospital System (Dunkirk) serves northern Chautauqua; tertiary referrals route to UPMC (Pittsburgh) or Kaleida Buffalo General. 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.upmcchautauqua.org/patients-visitors/billing-financial-services. Phone: 716-487-0141.

Chautauqua: UPMC Chautauqua (Jamestown, UPMC affiliate since 2017) — Chautauqua's principal community hospital; Brooks-TLC Hospital System (Dunkirk) serves northern Chautauqua; tertiary referrals route to UPMC (Pittsburgh) or Kaleida Buffalo General. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Chautauqua 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: 716-487-0141

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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