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How to apply for University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center + Mercy Health Lorain — Financial Assistance (Lorain County)
Lorain County hospital safety net: UH Elyria Medical Center (Elyria, formerly EMH Healthcare — joined University Hospitals 2017), Mercy Health Lorain Hospital (Lorain, Bon Secours Mercy Health Catholic system). Distinctive — UH vs Mercy/Bon Secours competition.
Who it's for
Lorain County hospital safety net is Lorain = UH Elyria (UH since 2017 from EMH) + Mercy Lorain (Bon Secours Mercy). UH vs Catholic competition.. Each Ohio hospital operates its own Financial Assistance Program (typically sliding scale 0-300% FPL). Ohio does NOT have a state-mandated charity care program (unlike NJ's NJHCPAP). Apply at the hospital financial counseling office or at https://www.uhhospitals.org/patients-and-visitors/financial-assistance. Phone: 440-329-7500.
Lorain: Lorain = UH Elyria (UH since 2017 from EMH) + Mercy Lorain (Bon Secours Mercy). UH vs Catholic competition.. Ohio has no state-mandated charity care; each hospital's own FAP applies.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Lorain 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: 440-329-7500
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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