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How to apply for AdventHealth Polk Financial Assistance - Polk County
AdventHealth Polk (formerly St. Luke's Hospital), Columbus
Who it's for
AdventHealth Polk in Columbus (formerly St. Luke's Hospital) is the community hospital serving Polk County. Its financial assistance program offers free or discounted care to lower-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients based on household income and family size compared with the federal poverty guidelines. Patients with annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines generally pay nothing for eligible care, and others may qualify for partial help. Financial counselors can help with the application. Call 800-462-0490 (or the hospital at 828-894-3311) to ask about financial assistance.
AdventHealth provides free care for patients at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines and partial discounts above that level, based on household income and family size, so this shows as a may-qualify result. Financial counselors can help you apply.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
- Proof of family size and Polk County residency
- Completed AdventHealth financial assistance application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-462-0490
Renewals
per application / eligibility period
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.