How to apply for Hamilton County Hospital Referral Safety Net — Adirondack Health + CVPH + Glens Falls (Hamilton County)

Who it's for

Hamilton County's principal community hospital safety net is Hamilton County has NO HOSPITAL in-county and the lowest population density in NY. Closest hospitals: Adirondack Medical Center (Saranac Lake, ~1-2 hr north); CVPH (Plattsburgh, UVM, ~2 hr east); Glens Falls Hospital (Warren, ~1-2 hr south); Bassett Medical Center (Cooperstown, ~2 hr southwest). 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.adirondackhealth.org/billing-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 518-897-2200.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Hamilton 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