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How to apply for Cayuga Health System — Schuyler Hospital (Montour Falls) — Financial Assistance (Schuyler County)

Cayuga Health System — operates Schuyler Hospital (Montour Falls) as Schuyler County's principal community hospital, in addition to Cayuga Medical Center (Ithaca, Tompkins); 2-county Finger Lakes system with merged operations as of 2018

Who it's for

Schuyler County's principal community hospital safety net is Schuyler Hospital (Montour Falls, Cayuga Health System) — Schuyler's principal community hospital, same parent as Cayuga Medical Center Ithaca; tertiary referrals route to URMC Strong or Cayuga Medical Center Ithaca. 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 Southern Tier 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.cayugahealth.org/billing/financial-assistance/. Phone: 607-535-7121.

Schuyler: Schuyler Hospital (Montour Falls, Cayuga Health System) — Schuyler's principal community hospital, same parent as Cayuga Medical Center Ithaca; tertiary referrals route to URMC Strong or Cayuga Medical Center Ithaca. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Schuyler 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: 607-535-7121

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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