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How to apply for Guthrie — Robert Packer Hospital (Sayre PA cross-border) — Financial Assistance (Tioga County)

Guthrie — multi-state integrated health system anchored at Robert Packer Hospital (Sayre PA) — the closest major hospital to Tioga County (NY); also operates Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (Cortland NY) and several outpatient clinics in Tioga. Tioga County itself has no hospital; UHS Binghamton (Broome) is the alternative regional referral.

Who it's for

Tioga County's principal community hospital safety net is Tioga County has NO HOSPITAL in-county; residents access Guthrie Robert Packer (Sayre PA, ~30 min south) or UHS Binghamton (~30 min east); Guthrie operates outpatient clinics in Owego and Tioga. NY-PA cross-border safety-net is functionally Guthrie's domain here.. 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: 570-888-6666.

Tioga: Tioga County has NO HOSPITAL in-county; residents access Guthrie Robert Packer (Sayre PA, ~30 min south) or UHS Binghamton (~30 min east); Guthrie operates outpatient clinics in Owego and Tioga. NY-PA cross-border safety-net is functionally Guthrie's domain here.. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Tioga 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: 570-888-6666

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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