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How to apply for Evangelical Community Hospital (Lewisburg, Independent) — Financial Assistance (Union County)
Evangelical Community Hospital (Lewisburg) is Union County's principal community hospital — independent community hospital, not affiliated with Geisinger, UPMC, or Penn State Health. Distinctive — most central PA counties have Geisinger or UPMC affiliations; Evangelical is a remaining independent. Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary's healthcare is separately operated.
Who it's for
Union County's principal community hospital safety net is Evangelical Community Hospital (Lewisburg, Union, INDEPENDENT) is Union's principal community hospital. Distinctive — one of central PA's remaining independent hospitals.. 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.evanhospital.com/billing-and-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 570-522-2000.
Union: Evangelical Community Hospital (Lewisburg, Union, INDEPENDENT) is Union's principal community hospital. Distinctive — one of central PA's remaining independent hospitals.. Central PA = Geisinger heartland + UPMC/Guthrie/Conemaugh-LifePoint expansion.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Union 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: 570-522-2000
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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