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How to apply for Orleans Community Health — Medina Memorial Hospital — Financial Assistance (Orleans County)
Orleans Community Health — independent community health system operating Medina Memorial Hospital (Medina) as Orleans County's principal community hospital
Who it's for
Orleans County's principal community hospital safety net is Medina Memorial Hospital (Medina, Orleans Community Health) — Orleans's independent principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to URMC Strong or Erie County Medical Center (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 Finger Lakes 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.orleanscommunityhealth.org/billing-financial-assistance/. Phone: 585-798-2000.
Orleans: Medina Memorial Hospital (Medina, Orleans Community Health) — Orleans's independent principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to URMC Strong or Erie County Medical Center (Buffalo). NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Orleans 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: 585-798-2000
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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