How to apply for Memorial Satilla Health Financial Assistance — Pierce County

Who it's for

Pierce County (Blackshear) has no hospital of its own; residents most often use Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross. 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.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
• Proof of family size and Pierce County residency
• Completed Memorial Satilla Health financial assistance application

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Memorial Satilla Health Financial Assistance — Pierce 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 pierce county residency, completed memorial satilla health financial assistance application — 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