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How to apply for Main Line Health (Bryn Mawr + Lankenau) + Jefferson Abington + Jefferson Einstein Montgomery + Redeemer — Financial Assistance (Montgomery County)

Multiple major hospital systems serve Montgomery County (the most populous Philly suburb): Main Line Health (Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr + Lankenau in Wynnewood — the historic 'Main Line' corridor); Jefferson Health (Abington Hospital in Abington, formerly independent academic, joined Jefferson 2015; Jefferson Einstein Montgomery in East Norriton, formerly Einstein Medical Center Montgomery); Redeemer Health (Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook); Penn Medicine has outpatient presence. Tertiary referrals route to Penn / Jefferson / CHOP in Philadelphia.

Who it's for

Montgomery County's principal community hospital safety net is Bryn Mawr Hospital + Lankenau (Main Line Health) anchor the Main Line corridor; Jefferson Abington Hospital (Jefferson Health since 2015) is the northern Montgomery flagship; Jefferson Einstein Montgomery (East Norriton); Redeemer (Meadowbrook). Tertiary referrals route to Philadelphia.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month income), so many low-income suburban seniors fall above Medicaid and rely on hospital FAPs. The Philly Suburbs collectively have one of the most competitive hospital landscapes in the country — patients usually have choice between 3+ systems. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.mainlinehealth.org/patients-and-visitors/billing-and-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 484-337-3000.

Montgomery: Bryn Mawr Hospital + Lankenau (Main Line Health) anchor the Main Line corridor; Jefferson Abington Hospital (Jefferson Health since 2015) is the northern Montgomery flagship; Jefferson Einstein Montgomery (East Norriton); Redeemer (Meadowbrook). Tertiary referrals route to Philadelphia.. PA Medicaid ABD strict — many seniors fall above Medicaid line and rely on FAP.

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Montgomery 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: 484-337-3000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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