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How to apply for Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital + UH Medina — Financial Assistance (Medina County)

Medina County hospital safety net: Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital (Medina), UH Medina Health Center (joined UH 2018). Distinctive — Medina has direct CC vs UH competition (both academic systems expanded into suburban Medina).

Who it's for

Medina County hospital safety net is Medina = Cleveland Clinic Medina + UH Medina (UH since 2018). Suburban CC vs UH competition.. 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.clevelandclinic.org/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 330-725-1000.

Medina: Medina = Cleveland Clinic Medina + UH Medina (UH since 2018). Suburban CC vs UH competition.. 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 Medina 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: 330-725-1000

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital + UH Medina — Financial Assistance (Medina County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of household income, proof of medina county / ohio residency, photo identificationis anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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