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How to apply for UNC Health Johnston Financial Assistance (Johnston County)

UNC Health Johnston, the community hospital system with campuses in Smithfield and Clayton that serves Johnston County as part of the UNC Health Care System.

Who it's for

UNC Health Johnston (with hospital campuses in Smithfield and Clayton) is the main hospital serving Johnston County. It is covered by the UNC Health Care System financial assistance policy, which gives free care to lower-income patients and discounted care on a sliding scale to others who cannot afford their bills. Ask Patient Financial Services for a financial assistance application or apply online.

Johnston: UNC Health Johnston follows the UNC Health Care System financial assistance policy; the hospital decides each award based on household income and its published policy.

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: 1-919-938-7159

Renewals

per application / episode of care

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