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How to apply for UPMC Somerset — Financial Assistance (Somerset County)
UPMC Somerset (Somerset, joined UPMC 2019 — formerly Somerset Hospital, independent) is Somerset County's principal community hospital. UPMC's 2019 acquisition extended UPMC's central PA expansion strategy. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona (Blair) or UPMC Pittsburgh (~75 min west).
Who it's for
Somerset County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Somerset (Somerset, UPMC since 2019 Somerset Hospital acquisition) is Somerset's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona or UPMC Pittsburgh.. 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.upmc.com/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 814-443-5000.
Somerset: UPMC Somerset (Somerset, UPMC since 2019 Somerset Hospital acquisition) is Somerset's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona or UPMC Pittsburgh.. 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 Somerset 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: 814-443-5000
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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