Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) — Wynn Hospital + Rome Health — Financial Assistance (Oneida County)
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) — independent regional health system formed from the 2014 merger of Faxton St. Luke's and St. Elizabeth Medical Center; opened the new Wynn Hospital flagship in downtown Utica in 2023; also operates Rome Health (formerly Rome Memorial Hospital) in Rome
Who it's for
Oneida County's principal community hospital safety net is Wynn Hospital (Utica, MVHS) — the new flagship academic-affiliated tertiary referral hospital for the entire Mohawk Valley region (opened 2023); Rome Health (Rome, MVHS) serves western Oneida. 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.mvhealthsystem.org/billing-and-financial-assistance. Phone: 315-624-6000.
Oneida: Wynn Hospital (Utica, MVHS) — the new flagship academic-affiliated tertiary referral hospital for the entire Mohawk Valley region (opened 2023); Rome Health (Rome, MVHS) serves western Oneida. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Oneida 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: 315-624-6000
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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