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How to apply for SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital — Financial Assistance (Onondaga County)
SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital — academic medical center owned by State University of New York; the Central NY region's flagship tertiary referral and the only Level 1 Trauma Center for the area; also Crouse Health and St. Joseph's Health (Trinity Health) are major Syracuse hospitals
Who it's for
Onondaga County's principal community hospital safety net is SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital (Syracuse) — academic Level 1 trauma + tertiary referral for Central NY; St. Joseph's Health (Syracuse, Trinity Health) and Crouse Health (Syracuse, independent) are the other major Onondaga hospitals. 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 Central 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.upstate.edu/hospital/healthcare/billing/financial-assistance.php. Phone: 315-464-5540.
Onondaga: SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital (Syracuse) — academic Level 1 trauma + tertiary referral for Central NY; St. Joseph's Health (Syracuse, Trinity Health) and Crouse Health (Syracuse, independent) are the other major Onondaga hospitals. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Onondaga 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: 315-464-5540
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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