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How to apply for Arnot Health — Arnot Ogden Medical Center + St. Joseph's Hospital — Financial Assistance (Chemung County)
Arnot Health — independent regional health system operating Arnot Ogden Medical Center (Elmira, flagship) and St. Joseph's Hospital (Elmira), the principal hospitals for Chemung County and a key Southern Tier safety-net system; tertiary referrals route to UHS Binghamton, Guthrie (Sayre PA), or URMC Strong
Who it's for
Chemung County's principal community hospital safety net is Arnot Ogden Medical Center (Elmira, Arnot Health) — Chemung's flagship community hospital; St. Joseph's Hospital (Elmira, Arnot Health) is the secondary; Guthrie Corning (Steuben) is across the border. 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 Southern Tier 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.arnothealth.org/billing-and-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 607-737-4100.
Chemung: Arnot Ogden Medical Center (Elmira, Arnot Health) — Chemung's flagship community hospital; St. Joseph's Hospital (Elmira, Arnot Health) is the secondary; Guthrie Corning (Steuben) is across the border. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Chemung 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: 607-737-4100
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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