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How to apply for Rochester Regional Health — Newark-Wayne Community Hospital — Financial Assistance (Wayne County)
Rochester Regional Health (RRH) — operates Newark-Wayne Community Hospital (Newark) as Wayne County's principal community hospital; RRH also operates Rochester General (Monroe), Unity (Monroe), Clifton Springs (Ontario), United Memorial (Genesee), and several others across the Finger Lakes / Western NY region
Who it's for
Wayne County's principal community hospital safety net is Newark-Wayne Community Hospital (Newark, Rochester Regional Health) — Wayne's principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Rochester General or URMC Strong. 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 Finger Lakes 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.rochesterregional.org/patients-and-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 315-332-2022.
Wayne: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital (Newark, Rochester Regional Health) — Wayne's principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to Rochester General or URMC Strong. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Wayne 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: 315-332-2022
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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