How to apply for WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital + WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital — Financial Assistance (Franklin County)

Who it's for

Franklin County's principal community hospital safety net is WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital (Chambersburg, WellSpan Health flagship for Franklin) + WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital (southern Franklin) — both WellSpan. Tertiary referrals route to WellSpan York Hospital or Penn State Hershey.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). South Central rural PA hospital landscape: WellSpan dominates Adams + Franklin; UPMC has Bedford; Penn Highlands has Huntingdon (J.C. Blair, 2020); Geisinger has Mifflin (Lewistown, 2017); Fulton + Perry + Juniata have no in-county hospitals (referral pattern). Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.wellspan.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/. Phone: 717-267-3000.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital + WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital — Financial Assistance (Franklin County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of household income, proof of franklin county / pa residency, photo identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

per-encounter or annual