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How to apply for SGMC Lanier Financial Assistance — Lanier County

SGMC Health — SGMC Lanier Campus (Lakeland)

Who it's for

the SGMC Lanier Campus in Lakeland serves Lanier County (Lakeland). The hospital's financial assistance (charity care) program offers free or discounted care to lower-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients, based on a review of household income and family size compared with the federal poverty guidelines. Those who qualify are never billed more than the amounts generally billed to insured patients. Financial counselors can help you apply.

SGMC Lanier provides free or discounted (charity) care to lower-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients based on a review of household income and family size, so this shows as a may-qualify result. Financial counselors can help you apply.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 229-482-3110

Renewals

per application / eligibility period

Official source →Last verified · June 18, 2026

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