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How to apply for UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital — Financial Assistance (Bedford County)
UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital (Everett, joined UPMC 2014 — formerly Bedford Memorial Hospital, independent) is Bedford County's principal community hospital. UPMC's expansion into Bedford paralleled the broader UPMC central PA growth strategy. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona (Blair, ~1 hr north) or UPMC Pittsburgh (~2 hr west).
Who it's for
Bedford County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital (Everett, UPMC since 2014) is Bedford's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona or UPMC Pittsburgh.. 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.upmc.com/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 814-623-3500.
Bedford: UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital (Everett, UPMC since 2014) is Bedford's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona or UPMC Pittsburgh.. 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 Bedford 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: 814-623-3500
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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