Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Columbia Memorial Health (Hudson) — Greene County Satellite Care + Financial Assistance (Greene County)
Columbia Memorial Health — operates Columbia Memorial Hospital (Hudson, Columbia County) as Greene County's principal community hospital under the Albany Med Health System affiliation. Margaretville Hospital (Delaware, Bassett) serves western Greene County's mountain communities.
Who it's for
Greene County's principal community hospital safety net is Columbia Memorial Hospital (Hudson, Columbia Memorial Health) — Greene County's principal hospital (cross-county to Columbia); Margaretville Hospital (Delaware, Bassett) serves the Catskills mountain communities of western Greene. 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.
Greene: Columbia Memorial Hospital (Hudson, Columbia Memorial Health) — Greene County's principal hospital (cross-county to Columbia); Margaretville Hospital (Delaware, Bassett) serves the Catskills mountain communities of western Greene. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Greene 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: 518-828-7601
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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