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How to apply for Penn Highlands Brookville + Penn Highlands DuBois (Cross-Border Clearfield) — Financial Assistance (Jefferson County)

Penn Highlands Healthcare operates Penn Highlands Brookville (Brookville, formerly Brookville Hospital) as Jefferson County PA's principal community hospital. Penn Highlands DuBois (DuBois, Clearfield County border with Jefferson) is the Penn Highlands Healthcare ACADEMIC FLAGSHIP — the dominant rural NW + central PA system. Distinctive — Penn Highlands has grown from DuBois into a 9-hospital regional system covering 11 counties.

Who it's for

Jefferson County's principal community hospital safety net is Penn Highlands Brookville (Jefferson, Penn Highlands Healthcare) + Penn Highlands DuBois (Clearfield border, Penn Highlands ACADEMIC FLAGSHIP). Penn Highlands is the dominant rural NW + central PA system, 9 hospitals across 11 counties.. 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.phhealthcare.org/billing-financial-services. Phone: 814-849-2312.

Jefferson: Penn Highlands Brookville (Jefferson, Penn Highlands Healthcare) + Penn Highlands DuBois (Clearfield border, Penn Highlands ACADEMIC FLAGSHIP). Penn Highlands is the dominant rural NW + central PA system, 9 hospitals across 11 counties.. 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 Jefferson 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: 814-849-2312

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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