How to apply for Piedmont Athens Regional Financial Assistance — Oglethorpe County

Who it's for

Oglethorpe County (Lexington) residents are served by Piedmont Athens Regional in nearby Athens. Piedmont Healthcare's Financial Assistance Program gives uninsured Georgia residents with household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level a 100% discount on emergency and medically necessary care — patients who qualify pay nothing for covered services. Georgia residents at or below 300% FPL may also be approved presumptively through a screening tool, regardless of insurance status. Apply online, at hospital admissions, or through the Customer Solutions Center at 855-788-1212; applications are accepted up to 245 days after the first bill.

What you'll need

• Government photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
• Proof of Georgia residency dated within 30 days (lease, utility bill, or bank statement)
• Proof of household income (3 most recent pay stubs, or 3 months of bank statements, or retirement/disability/SSI award documentation)
• Completed Piedmont Financial Assistance application (within 245 days of the first bill)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Piedmont Athens Regional Financial Assistance — Oglethorpe 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 government photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID), proof of Georgia residency dated within 30 days (lease, utility bill, or bank statement), proof of household income (3 most recent pay stubs, or 3 months of bank statements, or retirement/disability/SSI award documentation) — is 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