How to apply for Columbia Memorial Health (Albany Med Health System affiliate) — Financial Assistance (Columbia County)

Who it's for

Columbia County's principal community hospital safety net is Columbia Memorial Hospital (Hudson, Columbia Memorial Health, Albany Med Health System affiliate) — serves BOTH Columbia and Greene counties as the bi-county principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Albany Medical Center. 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 residents qualify for Medicaid and would access these hospitals through Medicaid rather than FAP. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://columbiamemorialhealth.org/billing/financial-assistance/. Phone: 518-828-7601.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Columbia County / NY residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

Renewals

per-encounter or annual