How to apply for Vassar Brothers Medical Center (Nuvance Health) — Financial Assistance (Dutchess County)

Who it's for

Dutchess County's principal community hospital safety net is Vassar Brothers Medical Center (Poughkeepsie, Nuvance Health) — Dutchess's flagship community hospital; Northern Dutchess Hospital (Rhinebeck, Nuvance); MidHudson Regional Hospital (Poughkeepsie, WMCHealth). 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 Hudson Valley 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.nuvancehealth.org/about-us/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 845-454-8500.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Dutchess 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