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How to apply for Guthrie Cortland Medical Center — Financial Assistance (Cortland County)
Guthrie — multi-state integrated health system anchored in Sayre PA; operates Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (Cortland) as Cortland County's principal community hospital; Guthrie's reach extends across the NY-PA Twin Tiers
Who it's for
Cortland County's principal community hospital safety net is Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (Cortland) — Cortland's principal community hospital, part of the Guthrie multi-state system; tertiary referrals route to Guthrie Robert Packer (Sayre PA) or Syracuse hospitals. 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 Central 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.guthrie.org/patient-resources/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 607-756-3500.
Cortland: Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (Cortland) — Cortland's principal community hospital, part of the Guthrie multi-state system; tertiary referrals route to Guthrie Robert Packer (Sayre PA) or Syracuse hospitals. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Cortland 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: 607-756-3500
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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