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How to apply for Trinity Health System (Steubenville) — Financial Assistance (Jefferson County)

Jefferson County hospital safety net: Trinity Health System (Steubenville) — a 320-bed acute care system with locations across Steubenville, Wintersville, Toronto, East Liverpool, Weirton (WV), St. Clairsville, Bellaire, Cadiz, Dennison, New Philadelphia, and Dover; the dominant hospital system for the eastern Ohio / northern panhandle region.

Who it's for

Jefferson County hospital safety net: Jefferson = Trinity Health System (Steubenville, 320-bed) — the dominant system across eastern Ohio and the WV/PA tri-state. 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://trinityhealth.com/. Phone: 740-264-8000.

Jefferson: Jefferson = Trinity Health System (Steubenville, 320-bed) — the dominant system across eastern Ohio and the WV/PA tri-state. 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 Jefferson 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: 740-264-8000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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