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How to apply for Grady Health System Financial Assistance (Charity Care) — Fulton 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 for Fulton County, anchored by Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta. 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 complete the application.
Grady financial assistance is income-tested against the federal poverty guidelines (with sliding-scale discounts and full charity care for the lowest incomes), and considers family size and county of residence. Because the discount is set by an individual review, this shows as a may-qualify result. Grady is the safety-net system for Fulton and DeKalb residents in particular. 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 Fulton 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.