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How to apply for UPMC Wellsboro — Financial Assistance (Tioga County)

UPMC Wellsboro (Wellsboro, joined UPMC 2017 — formerly Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital) is Tioga County PA's principal community hospital. Distinctive — UPMC's reach extends from Pittsburgh + Altoona + Williamsport to this rural northern PA county. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Williamsport or Guthrie Robert Packer (Bradford).

Who it's for

Tioga County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Wellsboro (Wellsboro, UPMC affiliate since 2017) is Tioga PA's principal community hospital. Distinct from Tioga NY (Southern Tier NY catalog uses Guthrie Robert Packer cross-border).. 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.upmc.com/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 570-723-0100.

Tioga: UPMC Wellsboro (Wellsboro, UPMC affiliate since 2017) is Tioga PA's principal community hospital. Distinct from Tioga NY (Southern Tier NY catalog uses Guthrie Robert Packer cross-border).. Central PA = Geisinger heartland + UPMC/Guthrie/Conemaugh-LifePoint expansion.

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Tioga 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: 570-723-0100

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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