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How to apply for Cannon Memorial Hospital (UNC Health Appalachian) — Financial Assistance (Avery County)
Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital (Linville), part of UNC Health Appalachian — Avery County's principal acute-care hospital.
Who it's for
Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville is Avery County's principal hospital and is part of UNC Health Appalachian. Its financial assistance program offers a sliding-fee discount and self-pay discounts for uninsured and underinsured patients who cannot afford care. Apply through UNC Health Appalachian's Business Office in Boone. Call Patient Financial Services at 828-262-4111 for an application.
Avery County: Cannon Memorial Hospital (UNC Health Appalachian) offers a sliding-fee scale and self-pay discounts; the published page does not state a specific FPL cutoff, so income basis is not asserted here. The agency makes the final determination.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of identity and residency
- Insurance information (if any)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 828-262-4111
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Cannon Memorial Hospital (UNC Health Appalachian) — Financial Assistance (Avery 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, proof of identity and residency, insurance information (if any) — 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 / annual
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.