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How to apply for Greene County Hospital Referral Safety Net — WVU Medicine (Morgantown WV) + WHS Greene + Washington Hospital (Greene County)

Greene County (PA, southwesternmost corner bordering WV) has limited in-county hospital service. Washington Health System operates WHS Greene (a critical access facility in Waynesburg). For most acute and tertiary care, residents access WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital (Morgantown WV, ~30 min south, academic + Level 1 Trauma) or Washington Hospital (Washington County, ~30 min north). Distinctive cross-border WV academic referral pattern.

Who it's for

Greene County's principal community hospital safety net is WHS Greene (Waynesburg, Washington Health System critical access) provides limited in-county care; most acute + tertiary care via WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial (Morgantown WV) or Washington Hospital (Washington County). Cross-border WV academic referral distinctive.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). SW rural PA hospital landscape: Penn Highlands Healthcare anchors NCPA (DuBois academic flagship), UPMC has Somerset + Bedford, Independence Health has Clarion, WVU Medicine extends cross-border into Fayette + Greene. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.washingtonhealthsystem.org/billing-financial-services. Phone: 724-627-3101.

Greene: WHS Greene (Waynesburg, Washington Health System critical access) provides limited in-county care; most acute + tertiary care via WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial (Morgantown WV) or Washington Hospital (Washington County). Cross-border WV academic referral distinctive.. SW rural PA = Penn Highlands (NCPA) + UPMC (Somerset) + Independence Health (Clarion) + WVU Medicine cross-border (Fayette/Greene) + independent Indiana Regional.

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Greene 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: 724-627-3101

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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