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How to apply for Highpoint Health Winchester Financial Assistance (Franklin County)

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas, the acute-care hospital serving Franklin County.

Who it's for

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas (formerly Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winchester) is the hospital serving Franklin County. The hospital offers financial assistance (charity care) and uninsured discounts for emergency and other medically necessary care to patients who cannot afford to pay. Apply using the hospital's financial assistance application, and call the billing office for help with the process.

Franklin: hospital charity care is income-based and decided under the provider's published financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final decision.

What you'll need

  • Completed hospital financial assistance application
  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of identity and residency

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 931-967-8200

Renewals

per application / episode of care

Official source →Last verified · June 30, 2026

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