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How to apply for Westchester Medical Center (WMCHealth) — Financial Assistance (Westchester County)
Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) — operates Westchester Medical Center (Valhalla), Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Behavioral Health Center, and (downstream) HealthAlliance Hospital in Ulster + MidHudson Regional in Dutchess; tertiary academic medical center serving the entire Hudson Valley
Who it's for
Westchester County's principal community hospital safety net is Westchester Medical Center (Valhalla, WMCHealth) — the regional academic tertiary referral center; also White Plains Hospital (Montefiore network), Phelps Memorial (Northwell), and Northern Westchester Hospital (Northwell). 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 Hudson Valley 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.wmchealth.org/billing-and-financial-assistance. Phone: 914-493-7000.
Westchester: Westchester Medical Center (Valhalla, WMCHealth) — the regional academic tertiary referral center; also White Plains Hospital (Montefiore network), Phelps Memorial (Northwell), and Northern Westchester Hospital (Northwell). NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the remaining gap.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Westchester 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: 914-493-7000
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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