How to apply for WellSpan York Hospital + UPMC Memorial York + Penn State Health York — Financial Assistance (York County)

Who it's for

York County's principal community hospital safety net is WellSpan York Hospital (York, WellSpan Health flagship + Level 1 Trauma) is York's dominant academic + safety-net hospital; UPMC Memorial (York, UPMC affiliate since 2017); Penn State Health York Memorial. Tertiary referrals route to Penn State Hershey (Dauphin) for some specialty cases.. 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. In the Susquehanna Valley, the dominant systems are Penn State Health (Hershey academic flagship), WellSpan Health (York-anchored), UPMC (statewide), Geisinger, and Penn Medicine Lancaster General. The Harrisburg metro features a distinctive 3-way Penn State / UPMC / Geisinger academic competition. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.wellspan.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/. Phone: 717-851-2345.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about WellSpan York Hospital + UPMC Memorial York + Penn State Health York — Financial Assistance (York County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of household income, proof of york county / pa residency, photo identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

per-encounter or annual