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How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance for Alexander County Residents
Catawba Valley Medical Center (Hickory) and other nearby hospitals serving Alexander County.
Who it's for
Alexander County does not have its own acute-care hospital. Most residents use hospitals in nearby counties, such as Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory (Catawba County) or Iredell Health System in Statesville. These hospitals offer financial assistance (charity care) for emergency and medically necessary care based on household income and family size. Ask the hospital where care is received for its financial assistance application.
Alexander: no in-county hospital. Catawba Valley Medical Center (Hickory) financial assistance uses a scale based on the federal poverty guidelines; each hospital used has its own policy and household-income test.
What you'll need
- Completed hospital financial assistance application
- Proof of household income
- Proof of identity and residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 828-464-2210
Renewals
per application / episode of care
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