How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (AnMed Cannon) — Pickens

Who it's for

AnMed Cannon, the hospital in the city of Pickens, offers financial assistance to uninsured and underinsured patients who owe a balance for medically necessary care. Help is based on household income and size: under 200% of the federal poverty level gets a 100% discount, 201–300% gets 85%, and 301–400% gets 75%, applied after a 50% self-pay discount. Call AnMed Cannon financial counseling at 864-898-1149.

What you'll need

• Proof of last month's household income (check stubs, unemployment letter, or Social Security award letter)
• Bank statements for the last two months for every account the patient or spouse is on
• Proof of legal separation, if separated from a spouse

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (AnMed Cannon) — Pickens. 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 last month's household income (check stubs, unemployment letter, or Social Security award letter), bank statements for the last two months for every account the patient or spouse is on, proof of legal separation, if separated from a spouse — 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

annual (reapply per policy)