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How to apply for Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (Mission Health) — Financial Assistance (Yancey County)
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (Spruce Pine), a Mission Health / HCA Healthcare critical access hospital — the nearest hospital serving Yancey County, which has no hospital of its own.
Who it's for
Yancey County has no hospital of its own; the nearest hospital is Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine (Mitchell County), part of Mission Health, which lists Yancey among the counties it serves. For care needing a larger hospital, residents travel to Asheville. Blue Ridge Regional's charity financial assistance program offers free or discounted care — discount tiers of 100%, 75%, 62%, 50%, or 25% based on income and family size. Call 844-481-0278 to apply.
Yancey County: no in-county hospital; Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (Spruce Pine, Mission Health) is the serving facility and lists Yancey among its service area. Tiered financial assistance (100%/75%/62%/50%/25%) by income and family size; the hospital makes the final determination.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of family size
- Proof of identity and residency
- Insurance information (if any)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 844-481-0278
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (Mission Health) — Financial Assistance (Yancey 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 proof of household income, proof of family size, proof of identity and residency — is 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 / annual
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