How to apply for Memorial Satilla Health Financial Assistance — Charlton County in Georgia
Memorial Satilla Health (Waycross)
Who it's for
Charlton County (Folkston) has no hospital of its own; residents most often use Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross. The hospital (part of HCA Healthcare) has a charity discount policy for patients who received non-elective care, do not qualify for state or federal assistance, and cannot pay their balance. In most cases, households at 0 to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level get a 100% charity discount. Households between 201% and 400% of poverty with balances over $1,500 may get a reduced bill under an expanded policy. Uninsured self-pay patients also get an uninsured discount. Contact the hospital to apply and confirm what you qualify for.
Memorial Satilla Health gives a 100% charity discount in most cases at 0-200% of the Federal Poverty Level and may reduce balances over $1,500 at 201-400%; the hospital verifies income and checks other coverage first, so this shows as a may-qualify result. Charlton (Folkston) has no in-county hospital; nearest is Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.
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Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Completed Memorial Satilla Health Financial Assistance Application
- Most recent federal tax return (or two of: state tax return, recent pay stubs, written statements from income sources, last three months of bank statements, current credit report)
- Other supporting documentation the hospital asks for to verify household income
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 912-283-3030
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Memorial Satilla Health Financial Assistance — Charlton 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 completed Memorial Satilla Health Financial Assistance Application, most recent federal tax return (or two of: state tax return, recent pay stubs, written statements from income sources, last three months of bank statements, current credit report), other supporting documentation the hospital asks for to verify household income — 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
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- HealthcareCommunity Health Center Sliding Fee DiscountHealth Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Health Center Program (delivered by local community health centers)
- HealthcareState Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)Administration for Community Living (delivered locally by state SHIP offices)
- Health CoverageGeorgia Medicaid (Aged, Blind & Disabled)Georgia Department of Community Health (Medicaid) — eligibility determined by the Division of Family & Children Services
- Medicare SavingsGeorgia Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI)Georgia Department of Community Health (Medicaid) — counseling through GeorgiaCares / Division of Aging Services
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