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How to apply for Ballad Health Financial Assistance for Hancock County Residents (Hancock County)

Ballad Health, the integrated regional health system serving Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Who it's for

Ballad Health is the dominant hospital system serving Hancock County. Hancock County residents most often use nearby Ballad hospitals such as Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in Rogersville and Johnson City Medical Center. Ballad Health offers financial assistance (charity care) and uninsured discounts for emergency and other medically necessary care to patients who cannot afford to pay. Apply online, by mail, or at the hospital, and call the financial assistance line at 1-888-288-5174.

Hancock: Ballad Health charity care is income-based and decided under the system's published financial assistance policy. Hancock County residents use nearby Ballad hospitals.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-888-288-5174

Renewals

per application / episode of care

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