How to apply for Northeast Georgia Health System Financial Assistance — Habersham County
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) — NGMC Habersham (Demorest)
Who it's for
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham in Demorest, part of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), serves Habersham County. NGHS's Financial Assistance Program offers free or discounted medically necessary care based on household income compared to the federal poverty guidelines. Patients with family income up to 300% of the poverty level qualify for full assistance (free care), and those from 301% to 400% qualify for partial, sliding-scale discounts. Financial counselors can help you apply and screen for public coverage.
NGHS provides full financial assistance (free care) up to 300% of the federal poverty level and partial sliding-scale discounts from 301%–400%; eligibility is set by individual review, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
- Proof of family size and Habersham County residency
- Completed NGHS financial assistance application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 770-219-1810
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Northeast Georgia Health System Financial Assistance — Habersham 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 Habersham County residency, completed NGHS 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
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- HealthcareCommunity Health Center Sliding Fee DiscountHealth Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Health Center Program (delivered by local community health centers)
- HealthcareState Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)Administration for Community Living (delivered locally by state SHIP offices)
- Health CoverageGeorgia Medicaid (Aged, Blind & Disabled)Georgia Department of Community Health (Medicaid) — eligibility determined by the Division of Family & Children Services
- Medicare SavingsGeorgia Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI)Georgia Department of Community Health (Medicaid) — counseling through GeorgiaCares / Division of Aging Services
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.