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How to apply for Cole Memorial Hospital (Coudersport, Charles Cole Memorial) — Financial Assistance (Potter County)

Charles Cole Memorial Hospital (Coudersport, Potter County) is an independent rural community hospital — one of PA's remaining independents. Serves Potter County + parts of northern Tioga PA + cross-border NY (Allegany County via Wellsville). Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Wellsboro (Tioga PA), UPMC Hamot (Erie), or NY/PA cross-border systems.

Who it's for

Potter County's principal community hospital safety net is Charles Cole Memorial Hospital (Coudersport, INDEPENDENT) is Potter PA's principal hospital. Distinct from Potter TX. Cross-border NY referrals (Allegany NY).. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). PA Wilds hospital landscape: Penn Highlands Healthcare dominates NCPA (DuBois flagship + Elk + St. Marys + Clarion + Brookville); Upper Allegheny cross-border (Bradford PA + Olean NY); UPMC + Geisinger reach in extremities (UPMC Lock Haven Clinton, Geisinger CMC accessible to Susquehanna). Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.cole-hospital.org/billing-financial-services. Phone: 814-274-9300.

Potter: Charles Cole Memorial Hospital (Coudersport, INDEPENDENT) is Potter PA's principal hospital. Distinct from Potter TX. Cross-border NY referrals (Allegany NY).. PA Wilds final batch closes the catalog.

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Potter 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: 814-274-9300

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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