How to apply for Cameron County Referral Safety Net — Penn Highlands DuBois + Penn Highlands Elk (Cameron County) in Pennsylvania

Who it's for

Cameron County's principal community hospital safety net is Cameron PA (PA's least-populous county, ~4K) has NO HOSPITAL in-county. Distinct from Cameron TX (LRGV). Referrals route to Penn Highlands Elk, Penn Highlands DuBois, or Cole Memorial (Potter). Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). PA Wilds hospital landscape: Penn Highlands Healthcare dominates NCPA (DuBois flagship + Elk + St. Marys + Clarion + Brookville); Upper Allegheny cross-border (Bradford PA + Olean NY); UPMC + Geisinger reach in extremities (UPMC Lock Haven Clinton, Geisinger CMC accessible to Susquehanna). Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.phhealthcare.org/patients-visitors/financial-assistance-program. Phone: 814-486-3331.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Cameron 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 Cameron County Referral Safety Net — Penn Highlands DuBois + Penn Highlands Elk (Cameron 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 Cameron 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