How to apply for Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Referral (Mifflin) + Penn State Hershey — Juniata County (Juniata County)

Who it's for

Juniata County's principal community hospital safety net is Juniata County has no in-county hospital. Residents access Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (Mifflin) for primary care; Penn State Hershey for tertiary.. 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.geisinger.org/patient-care/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 717-248-5411.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Juniata County / PA residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Referral (Mifflin) + Penn State Hershey — Juniata County (Juniata County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of household income, proof of juniata county / pa residency, photo identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

per-encounter or annual