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How to apply for UVM Health Network — Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone) + Adirondack Health (Saranac Lake) — Financial Assistance (Franklin County)

UVM Health Network operates Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone) as Franklin County's principal hospital; Adirondack Health (independent) operates Adirondack Medical Center (Saranac Lake) as the southern Franklin / Essex border principal

Who it's for

Franklin County's principal community hospital safety net is Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone, UVM Health Network) — Franklin's principal hospital; Adirondack Medical Center (Saranac Lake, Adirondack Health) — southern Franklin principal; CVPH (Plattsburgh) is the regional tertiary referral. 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 North Country 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.alicehyde.com/billing-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 518-483-3000.

Franklin: Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone, UVM Health Network) — Franklin's principal hospital; Adirondack Medical Center (Saranac Lake, Adirondack Health) — southern Franklin principal; CVPH (Plattsburgh) is the regional tertiary referral. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Franklin 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: 518-483-3000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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