How to apply for UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health — Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital (Penn Yan) — Financial Aid Program (Yates County) in New York

Who it's for

Yates County's principal community hospital safety net is Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital (Penn Yan, UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health) — Yates's principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to URMC Strong. The Financial Aid Program covers uninsured/underinsured residents — sliding scale typically discounts charges up to 100% at the lower income brackets with reduced rates above. Note: NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate means many Finger Lakes seniors qualify for Medicaid and would access these hospitals through Medicaid rather than FAP. Apply through Patient Financial Services or at https://www.flhealth.org/patients-visitors/patient-financial-services/financial-aid-program. Phone: 315-787-4150.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Yates County / NY 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 UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health — Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital (Penn Yan) — Financial Aid Program (Yates 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 Yates County / NY 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