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How to apply for Haywood Regional Medical Center — Financial Assistance / Charity Care (Haywood County)

Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare hospital in Clyde, NC.

Who it's for

Haywood Regional Medical Center offers free or discounted emergency and medically necessary hospital care to uninsured and underinsured patients who qualify under its Financial Assistance Policy. A financial counselor helps with the application and supporting documents. This is the hospital safety net for Haywood County residents who cannot afford their bill. Call the financial counselor at 828-452-8938 to apply.

Financial assistance is income-based and decided by the hospital case by case. Free or discounted care covers emergency and medically necessary services; elective services and balances covered by other funding are generally excluded. The hospital's policy did not publish a specific income/FPL cutoff, so confirm thresholds with the financial counselor.

What you'll need

  • Completed Financial Assistance Application
  • Proof of household income
  • Information on insurance or other coverage sources

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 828-452-8938

Renewals

per application / per episode of care

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