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How to apply for Guthrie — Corning Hospital + UR Medicine St. James (Hornell) — Financial Assistance (Steuben County)

Steuben County is uniquely served by TWO regional health systems: Guthrie operates Corning Hospital (Corning) for eastern Steuben (Corning / Painted Post / Bath), part of the same Guthrie system as Robert Packer (Sayre PA) and Cortland Medical Center. UR Medicine St. James Hospital (Hornell) — URMC affiliate — serves western Steuben (Hornell / Canisteo area)

Who it's for

Steuben County's principal community hospital safety net is Guthrie Corning Hospital (Corning) — Steuben's eastern principal hospital (Guthrie system); UR Medicine St. James Hospital (Hornell, URMC affiliate) — Steuben's western principal hospital; distinct hospital networks split the county geographically. 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.guthrie.org/patient-resources/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 607-937-7200.

Steuben: Guthrie Corning Hospital (Corning) — Steuben's eastern principal hospital (Guthrie system); UR Medicine St. James Hospital (Hornell, URMC affiliate) — Steuben's western principal hospital; distinct hospital networks split the county geographically. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Steuben 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: 607-937-7200

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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