How to apply for Greene County Hospital Referral Safety Net — UPMC Greene + UPMC Washington + WVU Medicine (Morgantown WV) in Pennsylvania
Greene County (PA, southwesternmost corner bordering WV) has limited in-county hospital service. UPMC Washington (formerly Washington Health System) operates UPMC Greene in Waynesburg, the county's only acute care hospital. For most acute and tertiary care, residents access WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital (Morgantown WV, ~30 min south, academic + Level 1 Trauma) or UPMC Washington Hospital (Washington County, ~30 min north). Distinctive cross-border WV academic referral pattern.
Who it's for
Greene County's community hospital safety net is UPMC Greene (Waynesburg; formerly WHS Greene, now part of UPMC Washington), the county's only acute care hospital; most tertiary care is via WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial (Morgantown WV) or UPMC Washington Hospital (Washington County). UPMC Washington's Financial Assistance Policy covers both UPMC Washington Hospital and UPMC Greene: free care at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, discounted care up to 400%. Cross-border WV academic referral distinctive. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). SW rural PA hospital landscape: Penn Highlands Healthcare anchors NCPA (DuBois academic flagship), UPMC has Somerset + Bedford, Independence Health has Clarion, WVU Medicine extends cross-border into Fayette + Greene. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or via https://whs.org/patient-guests/ (Financial Aid). Business Office: 724-223-3034; Financial Counselor: 724-229-1752; UPMC Greene information desk: 724-627-3101.
Greene: UPMC Greene (Waynesburg, formerly WHS Greene) is the county's only acute care hospital; most tertiary care via WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial (Morgantown WV) or UPMC Washington Hospital (Washington County). Cross-border WV academic referral distinctive. SW rural PA = Penn Highlands (NCPA) + UPMC (Somerset) + Independence Health (Clarion) + WVU Medicine cross-border (Fayette/Greene) + independent Indiana Regional.
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Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Greene County / PA residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
- Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 724-223-3034
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Greene County Hospital Referral Safety Net — UPMC Greene + UPMC Washington + WVU Medicine (Morgantown WV). 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 Greene 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
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