How to apply for Cone Health Alamance Regional Financial Assistance (Alamance County) in North Carolina

Who it's for

Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington is the main hospital serving Alamance County. As part of Cone Health, it offers financial assistance (charity care) for medically necessary care to North Carolina residents who cannot afford to pay. Per Cone Health's published Financial Assistance Program summary, patients with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines receive a 100% discount (free care), and those between 201% and 400% qualify for partial discounts. Patients enrolled in Medicaid or other means-tested public assistance, or experiencing homelessness, are presumed eligible for 100% assistance without applying, and all uninsured patients automatically receive an uninsured discount. Download the application at conehealth.com, mail it to Cone Health Patient Accounting (1200 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401), call 336-832-8014, or apply in person at any Cone Health facility.

What you'll need

• Completed hospital financial assistance application
• Proof of household income
• Proof of identity and residency

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Cone Health Alamance Regional Financial Assistance (Alamance 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 completed hospital financial assistance application, proof of household income, proof of identity and residency — 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 / episode of care