How to apply for Washington Health System + AHN Canonsburg + Monongahela Valley Hospital — Financial Assistance (Washington County) in Pennsylvania

Who it's for

Washington County's principal community hospital safety net is Washington Hospital (UPMC Washington, formerly Washington Health System) is Washington County's flagship; AHN Canonsburg Hospital (Canonsburg) serves northern Washington; Monongahela Valley Hospital (Monongahela). Tertiary referrals route to UPMC or AHN in Pittsburgh. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month), so many low-income seniors fall above Medicaid and rely on hospital FAPs. In SW PA, the dominant systems are UPMC (academic flagship), AHN (Highmark-owned), Independence Health (Excela + Butler merger 2024), and Heritage Valley (Beaver). Patients are often locked into a single network by insurance (UPMC Health Plan vs. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield). Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://whs.org/patient-guests/. Phone: 724-225-7000. For financial aid questions at UPMC Washington, call the Financial Counselor at 724-229-1752 or the Business Office at 724-223-3034.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Washington 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 Washington Health System + AHN Canonsburg + Monongahela Valley Hospital — Financial Assistance (Washington 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 Washington 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