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University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center — Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Elyria, Lorain County, OH

Under Ohio law, University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center must offer free care to eligible low-income and uninsured patients. Here's what the law guarantees — and how to apply.

What Ohio law guarantees

Under Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (Ohio Rev. Code §5168.14), University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center must provide FREE care to uninsured patients at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.

This is the legal minimum — University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center may offer more generous help. The only way to know is to apply, and applying is always free.

How to apply

📞 (440) 329-7500

When you call, say: “I'd like to apply for financial assistance (charity care) for a hospital bill. Can you send me the application and tell me which documents I need?”

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