How to apply for UPMC Trinity (Steubenville) — Financial Assistance (Jefferson County) in Ohio

Who it's for

Jefferson County hospital safety net: Jefferson = UPMC Trinity (Trinity Health System, Steubenville, 320-bed) — the dominant system across eastern Ohio and the WV/PA tri-state. Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP) requires hospitals receiving HCAP funds (essentially all Ohio acute-care hospitals) to provide basic, medically necessary hospital-level services free of charge to Ohio residents at or below 100% FPL. UPMC Trinity's own Financial Assistance Policy covers emergency and medically necessary care for uninsured or underinsured patients whose household income or resources are at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. Fill out the Financial Assistance Application at https://trinityhealth.com/financial-assistance/ or call a Financial Counselor at 740-264-8326 (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.).

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Jefferson County / Ohio 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 UPMC Trinity (Steubenville) — Financial Assistance (Jefferson 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 Jefferson County / Ohio 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