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How to apply for Cayuga Medical Center (Ithaca) — Financial Assistance (Tompkins County)
Cayuga Health System — independent regional health system operating Cayuga Medical Center (Ithaca) as Tompkins County's principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Strong Memorial (Rochester) or SUNY Upstate (Syracuse). Note: 'Cayuga Medical Center' is in TOMPKINS County, not Cayuga County (named for Cayuga Lake)
Who it's for
Tompkins County's principal community hospital safety net is Cayuga Medical Center (Ithaca, Cayuga Health System) — Tompkins's independent principal community hospital; named after Cayuga Lake, NOT Cayuga County (which has Auburn Community Hospital). 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 Central NY 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: 607-274-4011.
Tompkins: Cayuga Medical Center (Ithaca, Cayuga Health System) — Tompkins's independent principal community hospital; named after Cayuga Lake, NOT Cayuga County (which has Auburn Community Hospital). NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Tompkins 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: 607-274-4011
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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