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Hcap - Hospital Care Assurance Program | University Hospitals

4065 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212

Eligibility
To qualify for HCAP: -Must be a resident of Ohio. -Must not be currently enrolled in Medicaid. -Must be a individual or family at or below 100% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or be a current recipient of the Disability Assistance program.
Required documents
Completed application. Must submit records regarding bills and income for the three months prior to service.
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages
None.
Application process
  • Call the hospital and ask for patient accounts for more information.
  • Patients must complete an application, apply and have their eligibility approved to receive free care under the HCAP program.
  • Patients must submit an application within three years of receiving a statement for the specific services.
Fees
None.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Provides free hospital care for qualifying low-income, uninsured patients of University Hospitals campuses. Services not covered by HCAP are medically unnecessary treatments, transplant services, physician charges, ambulance and patient convenience items (telephone, parking, television, personal items).
Last assured
03/25/2026
Providing organization
University Hospitals
A nonprofit hospital network in Northeast Ohio offering 21 hospitals, more than 50 outpatient health centers and 200 physician offices in 16 counties across Ohio.