Financial Assistance Programs

Albany Med Health System Financial Assistance Program

The Albany Med Health System understands that receiving medical care sometimes includes unexpected expenses. Assistance may be available through the Albany Med Health System Financial Assistance Program.

The program applies to all areas of the Albany Med Health System: Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital and Saratoga Hospital. This includes professional services from employed providers of these facilities.

How To Apply

Customers can apply for financial aid by signing up for or logging in to their MyChart account or by filling out the form below.

Financial Assistance Application Form (PDF)

Financial Assistance Application Form (PDF - Spanish)

Eligibility is based on the federal income poverty guidelines and family size using a sliding scale.

Financial Assistance Sliding Scale (PDF)

Financial Assistance Sliding Scale (PDF - Spanish)

New York State Assistance Programs

If you are uninsured or have limited income, you may qualify for one of the following New York State programs:

Adult Medicaid: Ages 19-64; can go back three months to pay medical bills, only if the patient was Medicaid eligible in the month the bill was incurred.
Family Health Plus: Ages 19-64, cannot go back to pay old bills. This is a product of Medicaid.
Child Health Plus A: Children's Medicaid for 0-18 year olds. Can go back three months to pay medical bills with eligibility criteria met.
Child Health Plus B: Ages 0-18. Cannot go back to pay old medical bills. Coverage starts on the first of the month with eligibility criteria met.
NY State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace where you can find affordable and comprehensive health insurance options.
Phone: 1-855-355-5777

To find out more about these programs, please visit the NYS website. If you do not qualify for these state programs, you may be eligible for Financial Aid. More information can be found by calling 518-262-3632.