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How to apply for Central Carolina Hospital Financial Assistance (Lee County)

Central Carolina Hospital, the Duke LifePoint acute-care hospital in Sanford that serves Lee County.

Who it's for

Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford is the main hospital serving Lee County. It has a written financial assistance policy that covers emergency and medically necessary care for uninsured patients who meet its income guidelines, approving qualifying balances as charity care. Ask a financial counselor for a financial assistance application or call the billing office.

Lee: Central Carolina Hospital decides financial assistance based on need and its written policy; uninsured patients who meet the income guidelines may have balances approved as charity care.

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: 1-919-774-2077

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Central Carolina Hospital Financial Assistance (Lee 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 hospital financial assistance application, proof of household income, proof of identity and residencyis 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 / episode of care

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.