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How to apply for Piedmont Healthcare Financial Assistance — Glascock County

Piedmont Healthcare — Piedmont McDuffie Hospital (Thomson)

Who it's for

Glascock County (Gibson) has no hospital of its own; residents most often use Piedmont McDuffie Hospital in Thomson (formerly University Hospital McDuffie). 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. Catastrophic assistance is also available for very large bills. Contact the Financial Assistance Center to apply.

Piedmont offers discounted care up to 200% of the federal poverty level and fully discounted care for household resources up to 300%; the level of help is set by individual review, so this shows as a may-qualify result. Financial Assistance Center: 888-233-7868. Glascock (Gibson) has no in-county hospital; nearest is Piedmont McDuffie Hospital in Thomson (formerly University Hospital McDuffie).

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
  • Proof of family size and Glascock County residency
  • Completed Piedmont Healthcare financial assistance application

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 888-233-7868

Renewals

per application / eligibility period

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