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How to apply for Holzer Health System (Gallipolis) — Financial Assistance (Gallia County)

Gallia County hospital safety net: Holzer Health System (Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis) — the system's main hospital and the regional anchor for southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River, also operating clinics/ED in Meigs and Jackson counties; Pleasant Valley Hospital (Point Pleasant, WV) is across the river.

Who it's for

Gallia County hospital safety net: Gallia = Holzer Health System (Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis) — the regional Ohio River anchor, with Pleasant Valley (WV) across the river. 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.holzer.org/. Phone: 740-446-5000.

Gallia: Gallia = Holzer Health System (Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis) — the regional Ohio River anchor, with Pleasant Valley (WV) across the river. 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 Gallia 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: 740-446-5000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

Official source →Last verified · June 13, 2026

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