Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Sullivan County Hospital Referral Safety Net — Geisinger + UPMC Wellsboro + Guthrie (Sullivan County)
Sullivan County (PA, ~5,000 residents) has NO HOSPITAL in-county. Residents access UPMC Wellsboro (Tioga, ~45 min), Guthrie Robert Packer (Sayre, Bradford, ~1 hr), Geisinger Medical Center (Danville, ~1.5 hr), or LVH-Pocono. Distinctive cross-county safety net pattern in NEPA-Central border rural counties.
Who it's for
Sullivan County's principal community hospital safety net is Sullivan County (PA) has NO HOSPITAL in-county. Distinct from Sullivan NY (Hudson Valley). Referrals route to UPMC Wellsboro (Tioga), Guthrie Robert Packer (Bradford), Geisinger Medical Center (Montour), or LVH-Pocono.. 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.guthrie.org/patient-resources/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 570-887-2611.
Sullivan: Sullivan County (PA) has NO HOSPITAL in-county. Distinct from Sullivan NY (Hudson Valley). Referrals route to UPMC Wellsboro (Tioga), Guthrie Robert Packer (Bradford), Geisinger Medical Center (Montour), or LVH-Pocono.. Central PA = Geisinger heartland + UPMC/Guthrie/Conemaugh-LifePoint expansion.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Sullivan 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: 570-887-2611
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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