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How to apply for Memorial Satilla Health Financial Assistance — Charlton County

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'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.

Memorial Satilla Health provides free or discounted (charity) care to lower-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients based on a review of household income and family size, so this shows as a may-qualify result. Financial counselors can help you apply. Charlton (Folkston) has no in-county hospital; nearest is Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
  • Proof of family size and Charlton County residency
  • Completed Memorial Satilla Health financial assistance application

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 912-283-3030

Renewals

per application / eligibility period

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