How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Spartanburg Medical Center) — Spartanburg

Who it's for

Spartanburg Medical Center, part of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, has a Financial Assistance Program for uninsured patients and those with limited financial resources. Households with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level may qualify for help, and partial help may be available above that. Apply online in MyChart or by mail or email with proof of income and an asset questionnaire. Call Financial Services at 864-596-1001 or 800-281-5346 for questions, help with the forms, or to ask for a paper application.

What you'll need

• Most recent tax return, or three recent pay stubs if no return was filed
• Social Security or unemployment benefit letters, if any
• Asset questionnaire with the most recent month's bank statement
• Provider statement, if someone else helps pay your monthly expenses

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Spartanburg Medical Center) — Spartanburg. 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 most recent tax return, or three recent pay stubs if no return was filed, social Security or unemployment benefit letters, if any, asset questionnaire with the most recent month's bank statement — 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)