URIDA lists 51 programs for people in Pennsylvania: 32 from government agencies, 19 from nonprofits, foundations, utilities and other private groups. Each one was checked against its official page. Some serve only part of the state, and dates and rules change, so look on the official page before you apply.
URIDA is not a government agency. Each program's operator takes applications and decides eligibility.
No documents are required: no Social Security number, no proof of citizenship and no proof of income. The application asks for children's ages, birth dates, schools, mailing address and household income
Patients with limited or no health insurance who applied for governmental assistance but did not qualify, demonstrate financial need and supply household information. Household income below 300% of FPG: 100% assistance with an approved application. Application covers MMC charges only.
1 PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENT — financial assistance policy
Who it is for
PFS-053 scope marks Holy Spirit Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center. Patients ineligible for other coverage with family income at or below 300% FPL: 100% free care; must be a US citizen, permanent legal resident or PA resident who can prove residency.
ARMSTRONG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL — financial assistance policy
Who it is for
Emergent or medically necessary care at ACMH and providers under the hospital's tax ID. Generally ≤200% FPL may get 100% discount; up to 350% FPL at least 25%. Checklist: assets over $10,000/person or $15,000/couple not qualified.
EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL — financial assistance policy
Run by WellSpan Health
Who it is for
Patients with hardship paying for WellSpan services; based on income and assets using federal poverty guidelines; discounts 20 to 100 percent; must prescreen for PA Medical Assistance; may be unavailable outside WellSpan primary service areas. Offices include WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.
PHYCARE (FACILITY REPORTING GROUP C) — financial assistance policy
Who it is for
All patients who received care from PCSH may apply; free care for those who ruled out other payment options (e.g., Medical Assistance), received medically necessary services, and have family incomes not in excess of 200% of FPG; rare large-bill cases reviewed by the CEO.
ROSH (FACILITY REPORTING GROUP B) — financial assistance policy
Who it is for
Patients receiving emergency or medically necessary services at ROSH who are uninsured, underinsured, ineligible for other government assistance, or otherwise unable to pay; generally full assistance when family gross income is less than 200% of FPG.
The American Oncologic Hospital — financial assistance policy
Who it is for
Emergency care for all; non-emergency medically necessary care for patients who live within its service area and meet eligibility. Summary: income less than 100% FPG may qualify for free care; 100% to 400% a discount of 25% to 75%; income and assets considered.
Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation)
Who it is for
Pennsylvanians with disabilities seeking to obtain, maintain, or advance employment; Social Security disability beneficiaries are exempt from the OVR Financial Needs test.
Refugees (INA § 207), asylees (§ 208), Cuban or Haitian entrants, certain Amerasians from Vietnam, Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants, trafficking victims; residing in the U.S. less than five years for most programs (exceptions listed).
Residents of a municipality that has declared a disaster, with household income below 500% of poverty guidelines (e.g., $78,250 for 1); those without income-based benefits must first be denied an SBA loan.
Documents to prepare
Proof of where you live (one of: driver's license, lease, mortgage document, tax records, utility bill)
Proof of income (one of: Medicaid card, pay stubs for everyone in the household for 3 months from the last year, tax records)
Photos of the damage you are claiming
Receipts for the costs you want paid back
Two price quotes for cleanup or repair work
A canceled check
Copies of your home or renter's insurance declaration page, and your car insurance declaration page if you are asking for help with a damaged vehicle
Proof that the Small Business Administration denied your loan request, if your household does not receive income-based government benefits