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How to apply for Aultman Hospital (Canton INDEPENDENT) + Cleveland Clinic Mercy + Mercy Medical Center — Financial Assistance (Stark County)

Stark County hospital safety net: Aultman Hospital (Canton, Aultman Health Foundation, INDEPENDENT — large independent NE Ohio hospital), Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital (Canton, formerly Mercy Medical Center — joined Cleveland Clinic 2021), Mercy Medical Center (still Mercy-branded after CC reorganization). Distinctive — Canton has competing independent (Aultman) + Cleveland Clinic affiliate (Mercy).

Who it's for

Stark County hospital safety net is Stark = Aultman (Canton INDEPENDENT) + Cleveland Clinic Mercy (CC since 2021). Independent vs CC dynamic similar to Summit.. 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.aultman.org/patients-visitors/billing/financial-assistance. Phone: 330-452-9911.

Stark: Stark = Aultman (Canton INDEPENDENT) + Cleveland Clinic Mercy (CC since 2021). Independent vs CC dynamic similar to Summit.. Ohio has no state-mandated charity care; each hospital's own FAP applies.

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Stark 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: 330-452-9911

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

Official source →Last verified · June 11, 2026

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