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How to apply for Indiana Regional Medical Center (Independent) — Financial Assistance (Indiana County)

Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC, Indiana borough) is Indiana County PA's principal community hospital — independent community hospital, one of central PA's remaining independents. Distinctive — IRMC has resisted absorption into UPMC, Geisinger, or AHN despite the regional consolidation pattern. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Pittsburgh (~1 hr west) or UPMC Altoona (~1.5 hr east).

Who it's for

Indiana County's principal community hospital safety net is Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC, Indiana borough, INDEPENDENT) is Indiana County PA's flagship community hospital. Notably remained independent despite PA consolidation pressure.. 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.indianarmc.org/billing-financial-services. Phone: 724-357-7000.

Indiana: Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC, Indiana borough, INDEPENDENT) is Indiana County PA's flagship community hospital. Notably remained independent despite PA consolidation pressure.. 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 Indiana 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: 724-357-7000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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