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How to apply for Harris Regional Hospital — Financial Assistance / Charity Care (Jackson County)
Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare hospital in Sylva, NC.
Who it's for
Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva is the main hospital for Jackson County and offers financial assistance to uninsured and underinsured patients who cannot afford their care. A financial counselor helps with the application and supporting documents, and charity-care and uninsured discounts may reduce or write off the bill for those who qualify. Call the financial counselor at 828-586-7355 to apply.
Financial assistance is income-based and decided by the hospital case by case. The hospital's page did not publish a specific income/FPL cutoff, so confirm thresholds and which services are covered 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: 828-586-7355
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Harris Regional Hospital — Financial Assistance / Charity Care (Jackson 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 financial assistance application, proof of household income, information on insurance or other coverage sources — 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 / per episode of care
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