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How to apply for Oneida Health Hospital + Community Memorial Hospital (Hamilton) — Financial Assistance (Madison County)

Oneida Health (independent community hospital, Oneida city) — Madison County's principal hospital; also Community Memorial Hospital (Hamilton, affiliated with Bassett Healthcare Network) serves southern Madison County

Who it's for

Madison County's principal community hospital safety net is Oneida Health Hospital (Oneida city) — Madison County's principal independent community hospital; Community Memorial Hospital (Hamilton, Bassett affiliate) serves the Colgate University area. 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 Mohawk 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.oneidahealth.org/billing-financial-assistance/. Phone: 315-363-6000.

Madison: Oneida Health Hospital (Oneida city) — Madison County's principal independent community hospital; Community Memorial Hospital (Hamilton, Bassett affiliate) serves the Colgate University area. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Madison 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: 315-363-6000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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