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How to apply for Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale Financial Assistance (Lauderdale County)

Baptist Memorial Health Care, operating Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale, a critical access hospital in Ripley (Lauderdale County).

Who it's for

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale in Ripley is a small critical access hospital serving Lauderdale County. Baptist Memorial Health Care offers financial assistance (charity care) and uninsured discounts for emergency and other medically necessary care to patients who cannot afford to pay. The discount is income-based. Apply with a charity application and call the hospital's financial counselor for help.

Lauderdale: Baptist Memorial charity care is income-based and decided under the system's published financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final decision.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 731-221-2200

Renewals

per application / episode of care

Official source →Last verified · June 30, 2026

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