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How to apply for ECU Health Financial Assistance — ECU Health North Hospital (Northampton County)

ECU Health North Hospital, Roanoke Rapids (Halifax County), the nearest acute-care hospital serving Northampton County residents, part of the ECU Health system.

Who it's for

Northampton County has no in-county acute-care hospital. The nearest hospital for most residents is ECU Health North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids (Halifax County), part of ECU Health. ECU Health offers charity care (financial assistance) for emergency and medically necessary care to patients who cannot afford to pay, based on household income and the system's policy. Apply by asking for a financial assistance application or calling ECU Health financial assistance.

Northampton: no in-county hospital; ECU Health North Hospital (Roanoke Rapids) is the nearest. ECU Health financial assistance covers emergency and medically necessary care, based on household income and ECU Health's 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: 1-252-847-4472

Renewals

per application / episode of care

Official source →Last verified · June 29, 2026

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