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How to apply for UPMC Northwest (Seneca) — Financial Assistance (Venango County)
UPMC Northwest (Seneca, Venango County, joined UPMC 2010 — formerly Northwest Medical Center) is Venango County's principal community hospital. UPMC's expansion into Venango paralleled the UPMC Horizon (Mercer) acquisition. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Pittsburgh (UPMC Presbyterian/Shadyside) or UPMC Hamot (Erie). Forest County (Tionesta, ~7K residents, NO hospital) residents also access UPMC Northwest as their nearest hospital.
Who it's for
Venango County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Northwest (Seneca, UPMC since 2010) is Venango's principal community hospital. Also serves Forest County residents (Forest has NO hospital in-county). Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Pittsburgh or UPMC Hamot.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). NW PA hospital landscape: UPMC dominates (UPMC Hamot Erie + UPMC Horizon Mercer + UPMC Northwest Venango), AHN Saint Vincent + LECOM Health add competition in Erie metro. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 814-676-7600.
Venango: UPMC Northwest (Seneca, UPMC since 2010) is Venango's principal community hospital. Also serves Forest County residents (Forest has NO hospital in-county). Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Pittsburgh or UPMC Hamot.. NW PA = UPMC heartland + AHN Erie + LECOM + Meadville/Warren independents.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Venango 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: 814-676-7600
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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