How to apply for Endless Mountains Health Systems + Geisinger Susquehanna Connection — Financial Assistance (Susquehanna County) in Pennsylvania

Endless Mountains Health Systems (Montrose) provides limited in-county care. Most residents access Geisinger CMC (Scranton, Lackawanna, ~45 min south), Guthrie Robert Packer (Sayre, Bradford PA, ~1 hr west — cross-border NY-PA hub), or NY hospitals across the border (Binghamton — UHS Wilson Memorial, ~30 min north). Distinctive — Susquehanna PA has cross-border NY access (Binghamton via Route 81).

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Susquehanna County's principal community hospital safety net is Endless Mountains Health Systems (Montrose) provides limited in-county care. Most residents access Geisinger CMC (Scranton), Guthrie Robert Packer (Bradford PA), or UHS Wilson Memorial (Binghamton NY, cross-border). 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.endlesscare.org/financial-assistance. Phone: 570-278-3801 (ask for the Revenue Cycle Team, ext. 3105).

Susquehanna: Endless Mountains Health Systems (Montrose) provides limited in-county care. Most residents access Geisinger CMC (Scranton), Guthrie Robert Packer (Bradford PA), or UHS Wilson Memorial (Binghamton NY, cross-border). PA Wilds final batch closes the catalog.

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What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Susquehanna 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: 570-278-3801

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Endless Mountains Health Systems + Geisinger Susquehanna Connection — Financial Assistance (Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna 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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