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How to apply for UPMC Altoona — Financial Assistance (Blair County)
UPMC Altoona (Altoona, formerly Altoona Regional Health System, joined UPMC 2013) is Blair County's principal community + teaching hospital — UPMC's central PA flagship and a key UPMC expansion outside Pittsburgh metro. Geisinger has outpatient presence but no in-county hospital.
Who it's for
Blair County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Altoona (Altoona, UPMC academic affiliate since 2013) is Blair's principal community + teaching hospital — distinctive UPMC central PA flagship.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month), so many low-income seniors fall above Medicaid and rely on hospital FAPs. Central PA hospital landscape is dominated by Geisinger Health System (anchored at Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Montour County) with UPMC and Guthrie expansions. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 814-889-2011.
Blair: UPMC Altoona (Altoona, UPMC academic affiliate since 2013) is Blair's principal community + teaching hospital — distinctive UPMC central PA flagship.. Central PA = Geisinger heartland + UPMC/Guthrie/Conemaugh-LifePoint expansion.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Blair 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: 814-889-2011
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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