How to apply for Piedmont Healthcare Financial Assistance — Gilmer County

Who it's for

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital (Jasper, with an Ellijay campus) is the nearest Piedmont hospital serving Gilmer County in the north Georgia mountains. Piedmont Healthcare's Financial Assistance Program offers free or discounted care to lower-income patients. Patients with household income up to 200% of the federal poverty level may qualify for discounted care, and those with household resources up to 300% of the poverty guidelines may be eligible for fully discounted (free) services. Contact the Patient Financial Care team to apply.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
• Proof of family size and Gilmer County residency
• Completed Piedmont Financial Assistance application

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Piedmont Healthcare Financial Assistance — Gilmer 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 proof of household income (pay stubs, social security award letter, tax return), proof of family size and gilmer county residency, completed piedmont financial assistance application — 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