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How to apply for Garnet Health Medical Center — Financial Assistance (Orange County) (Orange County)

Garnet Health (formerly Greater Hudson Valley Health System) — operates Garnet Health Medical Center (Middletown) as Orange County's principal community hospital, plus Garnet Health Doctors and (separately) Garnet Health Medical Center–Catskills in Sullivan County

Who it's for

Orange County's principal community hospital safety net is Garnet Health Medical Center (Middletown) — Orange's principal community hospital; St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital (Newburgh, Montefiore network) is the secondary. 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 Hudson 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.garnethealth.org/billing/financial-assistance. Phone: 845-333-1000.

Orange: Garnet Health Medical Center (Middletown) — Orange's principal community hospital; St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital (Newburgh, Montefiore network) is the secondary. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the remaining gap.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Orange 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: 845-333-1000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

Official source →Last verified · June 8, 2026

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