How to apply for UPMC West Shore + UPMC Carlisle + Geisinger Holy Spirit + Penn State Health Holy Spirit (acquired 2023) — Financial Assistance (Cumberland County)

Who it's for

Cumberland County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC West Shore (Mechanicsburg, UPMC academic affiliate) + UPMC Carlisle (Carlisle, formerly Carlisle Regional Medical Center); Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center (Camp Hill, RECENTLY transferred from Geisinger to Penn State Health in 2023). UPMC, Penn State, Geisinger, and WellSpan all compete here.. 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. In the Susquehanna Valley, the dominant systems are Penn State Health (Hershey academic flagship), WellSpan Health (York-anchored), UPMC (statewide), Geisinger, and Penn Medicine Lancaster General. The Harrisburg metro features a distinctive 3-way Penn State / UPMC / Geisinger academic competition. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://pennstatehealth.org/patients-visitors/financial-assistance. Phone: 717-763-2100.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Cumberland County / PA residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

Renewals

per-encounter or annual