How to apply for Bassett Medical Center (Cooperstown) — Bassett Healthcare Network Academic Flagship — Financial Assistance (Otsego County)

Who it's for

Otsego County's principal community hospital safety net is Bassett Medical Center (Cooperstown) — academic teaching hospital + tertiary referral for the 8-hospital Bassett Healthcare Network; Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons affiliated; A.O. Fox Hospital (Oneonta, also Bassett affiliate) serves southern Otsego. 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 residents 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.bassett.org/billing-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 607-547-3456.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Otsego County / NY residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Bassett Medical Center (Cooperstown) — Bassett Healthcare Network Academic Flagship — Financial Assistance (Otsego County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of household income, proof of otsego county / ny residency, photo identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

per-encounter or annual