How to apply for Tyler Memorial Hospital (Commonwealth, future LVHN?) + Geisinger CMC + Geisinger Wyoming Valley — Financial Assistance (Wyoming County)

Who it's for

Wyoming County's principal community hospital safety net is Tyler Memorial Hospital (Tunkhannock) is Wyoming's in-county hospital — formerly Commonwealth Health, status post-2024 LVHN acquisition deal verifying. Residents also access Geisinger CMC (Scranton) and Geisinger Wyoming Valley (Plains Township).. 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. NEPA hospital landscape was reshaped by the 2024 LVHN acquisition of Commonwealth Health's Scranton + Wilkes-Barre hospitals — now Geisinger + LVHN dominate the region. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.geisinger.org/patient-care/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 570-836-2161.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Wyoming County / PA residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

Renewals

per-encounter or annual