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Pittsburgh hospitals have patient assistance programs to help low-income, uninsured patients pay hospital bills. They often do NOT offer this information. Ask! These programs are called charity care, patient assistance, financial assistance… If you apply and are denied, contact a consumer health advocacy organization such as the Pennsylvania Health Law Project listed in this booklet to appeal.
Call for income guidelines and application procedures.
MERCY HOSPITAL MERCY CARE
412-232-5759
UPMC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
1-800-854-1745
WEST PENN ALLEGHENY CHARITY CARE
1-800-547-0540
