Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Summa Health (Akron, INDEPENDENT flagship) + Cleveland Clinic Akron General + Akron Children's — Financial Assistance (Summit County)
Summit County hospital safety net: Summa Health System (Akron flagship + Barberton, INDEPENDENT — major NE Ohio independent network), Cleveland Clinic Akron General (Akron, joined Cleveland Clinic 2015), Akron Children's Hospital (pediatric specialty). Distinctive — Akron has competing independent (Summa) + Cleveland Clinic affiliate (Akron General).
Who it's for
Summit County hospital safety net is Summit = Summa Health (Akron INDEPENDENT flagship) + Cleveland Clinic Akron General (CC affiliate since 2015) + Akron Children's. Independent vs CC 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.summahealth.org/patients-visitors/billing/financial-assistance. Phone: 330-375-3000.
Summit: Summit = Summa Health (Akron INDEPENDENT flagship) + Cleveland Clinic Akron General (CC affiliate since 2015) + Akron Children's. Independent vs CC competition.. Ohio has no state-mandated charity care; each hospital's own FAP applies.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Summit 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: 330-375-3000
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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