How to apply for Southeast Georgia Health System Financial Assistance — Camden County

Who it's for

Southeast Georgia Health System's Camden Campus in St. Marys serves Camden County (Woodbine). The hospital's financial assistance (charity care) program offers free or discounted care to lower-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients, based on a review of household income and family size compared with the federal poverty guidelines. Those who qualify are never billed more than the amounts generally billed to insured patients. Financial counselors can help you apply.

What you'll need

• Photo identification (driver's license, Georgia State ID, student ID, or permanent resident card)
• Proof of Camden County residency (voter registration card, utility bill, property tax bill, or mortgage/lease statement)
• Proof of income (recent pay stubs, current tax return or W-2, Social Security/SSDI award letter, or benefit statement)
• Proof of assets (last 2 months of checking and savings statements; statements for any stocks, bonds, CDs, or money market accounts)
• Completed Southeast Georgia Health System financial assistance application

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Southeast Georgia Health System Financial Assistance — Camden County. 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 photo identification (driver's license, Georgia State ID, student ID, or permanent resident card), proof of Camden County residency (voter registration card, utility bill, property tax bill, or mortgage/lease statement), proof of income (recent pay stubs, current tax return or W-2, Social Security/SSDI award letter, or benefit statement) — 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

per application / eligibility period