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How to apply for Oswego Health — Oswego Hospital — Financial Assistance (Oswego County)
Oswego Health — independent community health system operating Oswego Hospital (Oswego) as Oswego County's principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Syracuse
Who it's for
Oswego County's principal community hospital safety net is Oswego Hospital (Oswego, Oswego Health) — Oswego's independent principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Syracuse 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.oswegohealth.org/financial-assistance/. Phone: 315-349-5511.
Oswego: Oswego Hospital (Oswego, Oswego Health) — Oswego's independent principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Syracuse 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 Oswego 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: 315-349-5511
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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