How to apply for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center — Financial Assistance (Niagara County)

Who it's for

Niagara County's principal community hospital safety net is Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (Niagara Falls) — Niagara's independent principal community hospital; Mount St. Mary's Hospital (Lewiston, Catholic Health) and Eastern Niagara Hospital (Lockport, Catholic Health); tertiary referrals route to ECMC or Kaleida (Buffalo). 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 Western NY 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.nfmmc.org/billing-and-financial-assistance/. Phone: 716-278-4000.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Niagara 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