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How to apply for Warren General Hospital (LECOM Health affiliate) — Financial Assistance (Warren County)

Warren General Hospital (Warren) is Warren County PA's principal community hospital — joined LECOM Health (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie) in 2020 affiliation. Previously independent. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Hamot (Erie, ~1 hr) or to NY hospitals in Jamestown (UPMC Chautauqua) and Olean (Upper Allegheny). NOTE: Warren PA (this county) is distinct from Warren NY (Adirondack region, Glens Falls Hospital).

Who it's for

Warren County's principal community hospital safety net is Warren General Hospital (Warren PA, LECOM Health affiliate since 2020) is Warren's principal community hospital. Distinct from Warren NY (Glens Falls Hospital region).. 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.wgh.org/billing-and-financial-services. Phone: 814-723-3300.

Warren: Warren General Hospital (Warren PA, LECOM Health affiliate since 2020) is Warren's principal community hospital. Distinct from Warren NY (Glens Falls Hospital region).. NW PA = UPMC heartland + AHN Erie + LECOM + Meadville/Warren independents.

What you'll need

Proof of household income
Proof of Warren 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: 814-723-3300

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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