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How to apply for UPMC Hamot + AHN Saint Vincent + LECOM Health — Financial Assistance (Erie County)

Erie County has THREE competing hospital systems: UPMC Hamot (Erie, joined UPMC 2011, Level 1 Trauma + academic — UPMC's NW PA flagship), Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Saint Vincent Hospital (Erie, Highmark-owned, urban safety-net for downtown Erie), and LECOM Health (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, operates LECOM Medical Center + Millcreek Community Hospital — LECOM is the largest medical school in the US by enrollment, headquartered in Erie). Distinctive 3-way Pittsburgh-system competition + medical-school anchor in this county.

Who it's for

Erie County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Hamot (Erie, UPMC since 2011, Level 1 Trauma) + AHN Saint Vincent Hospital (Erie, Highmark/AHN urban safety-net) + LECOM Health (LECOM Medical Center + Millcreek Community Hospital — LECOM is the largest medical school in the US by enrollment). 3-way Pittsburgh-system competition in Erie distinctive among modeled metros.. 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.upmc.com/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 814-877-6000.

Erie: UPMC Hamot (Erie, UPMC since 2011, Level 1 Trauma) + AHN Saint Vincent Hospital (Erie, Highmark/AHN urban safety-net) + LECOM Health (LECOM Medical Center + Millcreek Community Hospital — LECOM is the largest medical school in the US by enrollment). 3-way Pittsburgh-system competition in Erie distinctive among modeled metros.. NW PA = UPMC heartland + AHN Erie + LECOM + Meadville/Warren independents.

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Erie 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: 814-877-6000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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