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How to apply for Phoebe Putney Financial Assistance — Lee County
Phoebe Putney Health System — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Albany)
Who it's for
Lee County (Leesburg) has no hospital of its own; residents most often use Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Phoebe Putney's financial assistance program provides free or discounted care based on household income compared with the federal poverty guidelines. In recent guidelines, households under about 204% of the poverty level qualify for free care and families under about 322% qualify for discounted care. Those eligible are never billed more than the amounts generally billed to insured patients. Financial counselors can help you apply.
Phoebe provides free care for households under about 204% of the federal poverty level and discounted care under about 322%; the level of help is set by individual review, so this shows as a may-qualify result. Financial assistance line: 229-312-7120. Lee (Leesburg) has no in-county hospital; nearest is Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
- Proof of family size and Lee County residency
- Completed Phoebe Putney financial assistance application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 229-312-7120
Renewals
per application / eligibility period
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.