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How to apply for Piedmont Newton Hospital Financial Assistance — Newton County

Piedmont Healthcare — Piedmont Newton Hospital (Covington)

Who it's for

Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington is the community hospital serving Newton County. 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. A financial counselor at Piedmont Newton can help you 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. Piedmont Newton (Covington) is the Newton County hospital.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
  • Proof of family size and Newton County residency
  • Completed Piedmont Financial Assistance application

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 855-788-1212

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Piedmont Newton Hospital Financial Assistance — Newton 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 newton county residency, completed piedmont financial assistance applicationis 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

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