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How to apply for Penn Highlands J.C. Blair Hospital — Financial Assistance (Huntingdon County)

Penn Highlands J.C. Blair Hospital (Huntingdon, formerly J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, joined Penn Highlands Healthcare 2020) is Huntingdon County's principal community hospital. Penn Highlands Healthcare is the dominant rural NW + central PA system anchored at Penn Highlands DuBois (Clearfield County). Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona (Blair) or Penn State Hershey.

Who it's for

Huntingdon County's principal community hospital safety net is Penn Highlands J.C. Blair Hospital (Huntingdon, Penn Highlands Healthcare since 2020) is Huntingdon's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona 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.phhealthcare.org/billing-financial-services. Phone: 814-643-2290.

Huntingdon: Penn Highlands J.C. Blair Hospital (Huntingdon, Penn Highlands Healthcare since 2020) is Huntingdon's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona or Penn State Hershey.. 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 Huntingdon 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: 814-643-2290

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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