How to apply for Jeff Davis Hospital Financial Assistance — Telfair County in Georgia
Jeff Davis Hospital (Hazlehurst)
Who it's for
Telfair County (McRae) has no hospital of its own; residents most often use Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst. 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.
Jeff Davis Hospital 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. Telfair (McRae) has no in-county hospital; nearest is Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst.
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Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
- Proof of family size and Telfair County residency
- Completed Jeff Davis Hospital financial assistance application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 912-375-7781
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Jeff Davis Hospital Financial Assistance — Telfair 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 Telfair County residency, completed Jeff Davis Hospital 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
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- HealthcareCommunity Health Center Sliding Fee DiscountHealth Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Health Center Program (delivered by local community health centers)
- HealthcareState Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)Administration for Community Living (delivered locally by state SHIP offices)
- Health CoverageGeorgia Medicaid (Aged, Blind & Disabled)Georgia Department of Community Health (Medicaid) — eligibility determined by the Division of Family & Children Services
- Medicare SavingsGeorgia Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI)Georgia Department of Community Health (Medicaid) — counseling through GeorgiaCares / Division of Aging Services
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