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How to apply for Mount Nittany Health (Independent) + Geisinger Outpatient — Financial Assistance (Centre County)
Mount Nittany Health — independent community health system anchored by Mount Nittany Medical Center (State College). Centre County's flagship community hospital. Penn State Health and Geisinger both have outpatient presence but no in-county hospital — Mount Nittany has remained independent despite Penn State University's presence. Tertiary referrals route to Penn State Hershey (Dauphin) or UPMC Altoona (Blair).
Who it's for
Centre County's principal community hospital safety net is Mount Nittany Medical Center (State College, Mount Nittany Health, independent) is Centre's principal community hospital. Distinctive — remained independent despite Penn State University presence. Tertiary referrals route to Penn State Hershey or UPMC Altoona.. 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.mountnittany.org/billing-and-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 814-231-7000.
Centre: Mount Nittany Medical Center (State College, Mount Nittany Health, independent) is Centre's principal community hospital. Distinctive — remained independent despite Penn State University presence. Tertiary referrals route to Penn State Hershey or UPMC Altoona.. Central PA = Geisinger heartland + UPMC/Guthrie/Conemaugh-LifePoint expansion.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Centre 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: 814-231-7000
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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