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Guthrie offers several funding sources to existing Guthrie patients such as the Cancer Care Fund and the Veterans Patient Assistance Fund. In addition, the Mark Stensager Human Service Fund offers limited financial help to employees, patients of Guthrie, and people of our community based on emergent needs. For additional information call Guthrie's Resource Development Department at 570-887-4420 or email [email protected].

Health Network comprised of nine hospital campuses plus numerous health centers, physician practices, rehabilitation locations, ExpressCARE sites and other outpatient care locations in seven eastern Pennsylvania counties Community medical and dental clinics provide care for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Also offers a reduced-cost program for uninsured and under-insured families with a household income up to four times greater than federal poverty guidelines. Applications available online, by phone or at hospital cashiers' offices. Health Network Laboratories provides a range of medical laboratory tests.

Assists with the following bills: medical (physician verified), prescriptions (must receive fax from doctor's office verifying prescription), electric (no CAP recipients), gas (no CAP recipients), water, local phone bill payment/connection (up to $20), and bus passes/gas vouchers (employment or medical purposes).

Helps eligible patients receive health care services at little or no cost, depending on their family income and assets.

Provides emergency assistance to help individuals and families get over temporary setbacks due to illness, unemployment, or other crisis. Assists with the basic needs of food, clothing, housing, and medical expenses.

Assists with rent, utility bills, clothing, medical bills, and other necessities. This assistance may include emergency service delivery and/or referrals/consultations to other agencies or organizations with the means to solve the problem. No funds are given to individuals - instead, all payments are made directly to landlords and other vendors.

Provides help with low income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals who are not up to date with breast, cervical, colon and lung cancer screenings. This program provides individualized assistance to guide participants through the process of screening and if necessary, treatment and aftercare. The program also includes help finding resources to overcome barriers to screening, such as transportation and childcare needs, as well as matching participants with a primary care physician/practice for future preventative care.

Provides emergency aid, in the form of either a direct grant (a cash gift, not to be repaid) or an interest-free loan, and by giving college scholarships to children of soldiers.

The Bob Perks Fund was established to provide financial support for basic necessities to individuals and families dealing with cancer. The goal is to assist with basic necessities that patients cannot temporarily afford due to their illness.

Provides emergency funding for rent, medical bills, food, and utilities and affordable apartments for low-income seniors. Also offers scholarships for high school seniors and adults age 26 and older.

Operates Chambersburg and Waynesboro Hospital's Financial Assistance Program, also referred to as Summit Care. Exists to provide discounted emergent or medically necessary services to eligible patients. Eligible Services are emergent or medically necessary healthcare services provided and billed by Summit hospitals. Some exclusions apply, such as cosmetic procedures, non-emergent care that is sought out of network, or non-emergent services sought without regard to preauthorization requirements.

Assists consumers in understanding medical bill and payment process for services rendered at any of Keystone Health practices.

Assists with costs of respite care, caregiver training, home adaptation, adult day care, and homemaker services.

Provides financial assistance to individuals who are in financial need because of breast cancer diagnosis or treatment.

Access to doctor visits, emergency visits, labs, x-rays, and other testing are eligible for discounts. Serves residents in four counties: Adams, Lancaster, Lebanon and York. HealthyCare Card (HCC) is a program of Healthy Community Network (HCN). HCN is a collaboration with Health care providers and social service agencies who are committed to working together to improve access to healthcare services for those in our region who are uninsured or under-insured. A person must enroll in health insurance if eligible for it. (For example: Medicare, Medicaid or commercial insurance through a job. A completed application with proof of income and assets will determine what discounts a person may be eligible to receive. A person with the HCC and no other prescription coverage will be given a list of pharmacies where prescriptions can be dispensed at a discount. The discount on other care will depend on

Patient care fund for Cancer Patients and their families. Provides an avenue for people to donate and assist to family members during a difficult and emotional time.

Provides direct financial assistance to insured patients who meet certain qualifications to help them pay for the prescriptions and/or treatments they need. This assistance helps patients afford the out-of-pocket costs for these items that their insurance companies require.

Designed to serve the needs of low-income or financially-challenged women by helping them have a positive pregnancy experience. Care coordinators assist women with the required paperwork to receive supplemental or free services. Programming ensures that the expectant mother will receive necessary obstetric services that might have otherwise not been availabel due to lack of insurance.

Provides third-party payments for partial rental or mortgage assistance, heating oil or electric bills, and miscellaneous expenses for uninsured or underinsured clients. Assistance is limited to one time each calendar year. Allocates available aid resources as equitably and effectively as possible in order to best serve the most clients.

Supports families of pediatric cancer patients throughout central and northeast Pennsylvania. Unlike other funds, 90% of the money donated to ThinkBIG goes directly towards supporting families. ThinkBIG does not pay the salary of patient care providers, provide funds to support renovations to the local children's hospital, or allocate money to pediatric cancer research.

Helps cancer patients experience better health and well-being by limiting financial challenges.

Provides discounts ranging from 50% to almost 100% based on individual family financial needs.

Provides assistance with medical expenses, psycho/social support, and case management services for children with cancer.

Serves children and adults diagnosed with any blood cancer and works with families as well. Provides patient financial aid, advocacy, information and referral, educational materials, and patient and family support groups, including First Connection, which will match a newly diagnosed patient with a survivor. Sponsors a variety of fundraising opportunities including marathons, triathlons, and walks.

Provides limited financial support for individuals with a diagnosis of cancer confirmed by an oncology health care provider.