How to apply for Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown) — Financial Assistance (Jefferson County)

Who it's for

Jefferson County's principal community hospital safety net is Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown, Samaritan Health) — Jefferson's independent principal community hospital; Carthage Area Hospital (Carthage) and River Hospital (Alexandria Bay) serve outer Jefferson; tertiary referrals route to SUNY Upstate (Syracuse) or Strong Memorial (Rochester via RRH affiliation). 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.samaritanhealth.com/billing-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 315-785-4000.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Jefferson 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