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How to apply for WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital — Financial Assistance (Adams County)

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital (Gettysburg, WellSpan Health affiliate) is Adams County's principal community hospital. WellSpan dominates the South Central PA hospital landscape (Adams + Franklin + York + Lancaster + Lebanon + Cumberland). Penn State Health and UPMC have outpatient presence but no in-county hospital. Tertiary referrals route to WellSpan York Hospital (Level 1 Trauma) or Penn State Hershey.

Who it's for

Adams County's principal community hospital safety net is WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital (Gettysburg, WellSpan Health) is Adams's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to WellSpan York Hospital or Penn State Hershey.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). South Central rural PA hospital landscape: WellSpan dominates Adams + Franklin; UPMC has Bedford; Penn Highlands has Huntingdon (J.C. Blair, 2020); Geisinger has Mifflin (Lewistown, 2017); Fulton + Perry + Juniata have no in-county hospitals (referral pattern). Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.wellspan.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/. Phone: 717-334-2121.

Adams: WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital (Gettysburg, WellSpan Health) is Adams's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to WellSpan York Hospital or Penn State Hershey.. SC rural PA = WellSpan (Adams/Franklin) + Penn Highlands (Huntingdon) + UPMC (Bedford) + Geisinger (Mifflin) + 3 counties with no in-county hospital (Fulton/Perry/Juniata).

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Adams County / PA 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: 717-334-2121

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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