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How to apply for Piedmont Athens Regional Financial Assistance — Oconee County
Piedmont Healthcare — Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Who it's for
Oconee County (Watkinsville) residents are served by Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in adjacent Athens, plus St. Mary's Health Care System. 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. Contact the Patient Financial Care team to 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. Oconee residents use Piedmont Athens Regional or St. Mary's Athens.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
- Proof of family size and Oconee County residency
- Completed Piedmont Financial Assistance application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 855-788-1212
Renewals
per application / eligibility period
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.