Benefits · Healthcare

How to apply for University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center (Ashland) — Financial Assistance (Ashland County)

Ashland County hospital safety net: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center (Ashland) — part of the Cleveland-based University Hospitals system (Case Western academic affiliate), the county's anchor hospital.

Who it's for

Ashland County hospital safety net: Ashland = UH Samaritan Medical Center (University Hospitals / Cleveland academic system) — the county anchor. Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP) requires hospitals receiving HCAP funds (essentially all Ohio acute-care hospitals) to provide basic, medically necessary hospital-level services free of charge to Ohio residents at or below 100% FPL; each hospital's own Financial Assistance Program (typically sliding to 200-400% FPL) layers above HCAP. Apply at the hospital financial counseling office or at https://www.uhhospitals.org/locations/uh-samaritan-medical-center. Phone: 419-289-0491.

Ashland: Ashland = UH Samaritan Medical Center (University Hospitals / Cleveland academic system) — the county anchor. Ohio HCAP guarantees free basic hospital-level care at or below 100% FPL; each hospital's own FAP slides above that.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Ashland County / Ohio 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: 419-289-0491

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

Official source →Last verified · June 13, 2026

Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.

Find my benefits

Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.