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How to apply for St. Lawrence Health (Rochester Regional Health affiliate) — Canton-Potsdam + Massena + Gouverneur Hospitals — Financial Assistance (St. Lawrence County)
St. Lawrence Health System (affiliated with Rochester Regional Health since 2020) — operates Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Massena Hospital, and Gouverneur Hospital across the largest county in NY; the principal community hospital network for St. Lawrence County. Same parent system (RRH) as 6 Finger Lakes county hospitals
Who it's for
St. Lawrence County's principal community hospital safety net is Canton-Potsdam Hospital + Massena Hospital + Gouverneur Hospital (St. Lawrence Health, Rochester Regional Health affiliate since 2020) — St. Lawrence's 3-campus principal community hospital system; tertiary referrals route to Strong Memorial (Rochester) via the RRH affiliation network. 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 North Country 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.stlawrencehealthsystem.org/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 315-265-3300.
St. Lawrence: Canton-Potsdam Hospital + Massena Hospital + Gouverneur Hospital (St. Lawrence Health, Rochester Regional Health affiliate since 2020) — St. Lawrence's 3-campus principal community hospital system; tertiary referrals route to Strong Memorial (Rochester) via the RRH affiliation network. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of St. Lawrence 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: 315-265-3300
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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