How to apply for Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital + UPMC Sunbury — Financial Assistance (Northumberland County)

Who it's for

Northumberland County's principal community hospital safety net is Geisinger Shamokin (Coal Township, Geisinger affiliate) and UPMC Sunbury (Sunbury, UPMC affiliate since 2020) — Northumberland's two principal community hospitals. Tertiary referrals route to Geisinger Medical Center (Montour) or UPMC Altoona.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month), so many low-income seniors fall above Medicaid and rely on hospital FAPs. Central PA hospital landscape is dominated by Geisinger Health System (anchored at Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Montour County) with UPMC and Guthrie expansions. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.geisinger.org/patient-care/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 570-644-4200.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Renewals

per-encounter or annual