Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Meadville Medical Center (Independent) + Titusville Area Hospital — Financial Assistance (Crawford County)
Meadville Medical Center (Meadville) is Crawford County's principal community hospital — independent community hospital, one of NW PA's notable independents alongside Warren General. Titusville Area Hospital (Titusville, eastern Crawford) is a small critical access hospital. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Hamot (Erie) or AHN Saint Vincent (Erie).
Who it's for
Crawford County's principal community hospital safety net is Meadville Medical Center (Meadville, independent) is Crawford's flagship community hospital — one of NW PA's notable independents. Titusville Area Hospital serves eastern Crawford. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Hamot or AHN Saint Vincent.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). NW PA hospital landscape: UPMC dominates (UPMC Hamot Erie + UPMC Horizon Mercer + UPMC Northwest Venango), AHN Saint Vincent + LECOM Health add competition in Erie metro. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.mmchs.org/billing-and-financial-services. Phone: 814-333-5500.
Crawford: Meadville Medical Center (Meadville, independent) is Crawford's flagship community hospital — one of NW PA's notable independents. Titusville Area Hospital serves eastern Crawford. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Hamot or AHN Saint Vincent.. NW PA = UPMC heartland + AHN Erie + LECOM + Meadville/Warren independents.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Crawford 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: 814-333-5500
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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