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How to apply for Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) — NuHealth Financial Assistance (Nassau County)
NuHealth (Nassau Health Care Corporation) — operates Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC, East Meadow), the public safety-net hospital for Nassau County, plus the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility (skilled nursing). NUMC's Financial Assistance Program covers uninsured and underinsured Nassau residents.
Who it's for
Nassau County's principal public hospital safety net is Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC, East Meadow) — public safety-net hospital operated by NuHealth (Nassau Health Care Corporation); also Mount Sinai South Nassau (Oceanside) and the Long Island Northwell Health and Catholic Health LI networks. The Financial Assistance Program covers uninsured/underinsured Long Island residents — sliding scale typically discounts charges up to 100%-300% FPL with reduced rates above that. Note: NY Medicaid has a generous Aged/Blind/Disabled income limit (~138% FPL) so many low-income Long Island seniors are Medicaid-eligible and would access these hospitals through Medicaid rather than the FAP. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.nuhealth.net/financial-assistance. Phone: 516-572-0123.
Nassau: Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC, East Meadow) — public safety-net hospital operated by NuHealth (Nassau Health Care Corporation); also Mount Sinai South Nassau (Oceanside) and the Long Island Northwell Health and Catholic Health LI networks. NY Medicaid ABD is unusually generous (~138% FPL) so many seniors qualify for Medicaid rather than FAP.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Nassau 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: 516-572-0123
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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