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How to apply for UNC Health Southeastern Financial Assistance - Robeson County

UNC Health Southeastern (Lumberton)

Who it's for

UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton is the main hospital serving Robeson County. Its medical financial assistance program offers free or discounted care to qualifying lower-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients, based on household income and family size compared with the federal poverty guidelines. A medical hardship discount may also help patients above the income limit. Financial counselors can help with the application. Apply through the My UNC Chart patient portal or call 984-974-2222 (toll free 866-704-5286).

The hospital provides free or discounted (charity) care to lower-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients based on household income versus the federal poverty guidelines, with an added medical hardship discount for incomes above 200% of the guidelines but under $200,000, 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 Robeson County residency
  • Completed hospital financial assistance application

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-984-974-2222

Renewals

per application / eligibility period

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