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How to apply for Fulton County Medical Center + WellSpan Chambersburg Referral — Financial Assistance (Fulton County)

Fulton County Medical Center (McConnellsburg) is a small critical access hospital — independent community hospital. Most Fulton County residents access WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital (Franklin) for community + secondary care, ~30 min east. Cross-border MD residents may access Meritus Medical Center (Hagerstown MD) or WV hospitals.

Who it's for

Fulton County's principal community hospital safety net is Fulton County Medical Center (McConnellsburg, critical access) provides in-county primary care; WellSpan Chambersburg (Franklin, ~30 min east) is the principal community hospital for most needs. Cross-border MD/WV access for some residents.. 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.fcmcpa.org/billing-financial-services. Phone: 717-485-3155.

Fulton: Fulton County Medical Center (McConnellsburg, critical access) provides in-county primary care; WellSpan Chambersburg (Franklin, ~30 min east) is the principal community hospital for most needs. Cross-border MD/WV access for some residents.. SC rural PA = WellSpan (Adams/Franklin) + Penn Highlands (Huntingdon) + UPMC (Bedford) + Geisinger (Mifflin) + 3 counties with no in-county hospital (Fulton/Perry/Juniata).

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Fulton 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: 717-485-3155

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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