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How to apply for St. Peter's Health Partners — Samaritan Hospital + St. Mary's Hospital (Troy) — Financial Assistance (Rensselaer County)
St. Peter's Health Partners (SPHP) — part of Trinity Health; operates Samaritan Hospital (Troy), St. Mary's Hospital (Troy), and St. Peter's Hospital (Albany) as the Catholic/Trinity hospital system across the Capital Region
Who it's for
Rensselaer County's principal community hospital safety net is Samaritan Hospital (Troy, SPHP) and St. Mary's Hospital (Troy, SPHP) — Rensselaer's principal community hospitals; Albany Medical Center across the river is the tertiary referral. 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 Capital Region 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.sphp.com/patients-visitors/billing-and-insurance/. Phone: 518-271-3300.
Rensselaer: Samaritan Hospital (Troy, SPHP) and St. Mary's Hospital (Troy, SPHP) — Rensselaer's principal community hospitals; Albany Medical Center across the river is the tertiary referral. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Rensselaer 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: 518-271-3300
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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