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How to apply for Saratoga Hospital — Financial Assistance (Saratoga County)

Saratoga Hospital — independent community hospital and Saratoga County's principal hospital; affiliated with Albany Medical Center for tertiary referrals

Who it's for

Saratoga County's principal community hospital safety net is Saratoga Hospital (Saratoga Springs) — Saratoga's independent community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Albany Medical Center. 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.saratogahospital.org/billing/financial-assistance/. Phone: 518-587-3222.

Saratoga: Saratoga Hospital (Saratoga Springs) — Saratoga's independent community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Albany Medical Center. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Saratoga 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: 518-587-3222

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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