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How to apply for Bassett Healthcare Network — Cobleskill Regional Hospital — Financial Assistance (Schoharie County)

Bassett Healthcare Network — operates Cobleskill Regional Hospital (Cobleskill) as Schoharie County's principal community hospital; integrated with the broader Bassett Medical Center academic system based in Cooperstown

Who it's for

Schoharie County's principal community hospital safety net is Cobleskill Regional Hospital (Cobleskill, Bassett Healthcare Network) — Schoharie's principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Bassett Medical Center (Cooperstown) or 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.bassett.org/billing-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 518-254-3456.

Schoharie: Cobleskill Regional Hospital (Cobleskill, Bassett Healthcare Network) — Schoharie's principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Bassett Medical Center (Cooperstown) or 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 Schoharie 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: 518-254-3456

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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