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How to apply for South Georgia Medical Center Financial Assistance — Lowndes County

SGMC Health — South Georgia Medical Center (Valdosta)

Who it's for

South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta serves Lowndes County (Valdosta). 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.

South Georgia Medical Center 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 Lowndes County residency
  • Completed South Georgia Medical Center financial assistance application

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 229-433-1000

Renewals

per application / eligibility period

Official source →Last verified · June 18, 2026

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