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How to apply for Grady Health System Financial Assistance (Charity Care) — DeKalb County
Grady Health System — the public hospital authority safety-net system for Fulton and DeKalb counties
Who it's for
Grady Health System is the public safety-net hospital serving DeKalb County (DeKalb and Fulton are Grady's two owner counties). Grady's Financial Assistance Program provides free or discounted hospital care to patients who cannot afford to pay. Eligibility is based on household income measured against the federal poverty guidelines, along with family size and county of residence; qualifying patients receive a charity-care discount or a sliding-scale reduction. You can apply before a scheduled service or up to 240 days after your first billing statement. A financial counselor can help you apply.
Grady financial assistance is income-tested against the federal poverty guidelines (sliding-scale discounts plus full charity care for the lowest incomes) and considers family size and county of residence. Because the discount is set by individual review, this shows as a may-qualify result. Apply before service or within 240 days of the first bill.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
- Proof of family size and DeKalb County residency
- Completed Grady Financial Assistance application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 404-616-1000
Renewals
per application / eligibility period
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.