How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (North Alabama Medical Center) — Lauderdale
North Alabama Medical Center
Who it's for
North Alabama Medical Center in Florence offers charity care and financial assistance, with free or reduced-charge care for eligible patients who cannot afford to pay. Read the Notice of Availability on the hospital's website, then fill out the Application for Charity/Financial Assistance. The completed application and all requested documents must arrive within 14 days. Call 256-629-1172 for help with the application or to set up an in-person appointment.
Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Application for Charity/Financial Assistance (on the hospital's website)
- Copies of the documents the application asks for, for your household
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-256-629-1172
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (North Alabama Medical Center) — Lauderdale. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need application for Charity/Financial Assistance (on the hospital's website), copies of the documents the application asks for, for your household — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual (reapply per policy)
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