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.
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Find my benefitsWhat 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
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale Financial Assistance (Lauderdale County). 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 completed Baptist Memorial financial assistance application, proof of household income, proof of identity and residency — 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
per application / episode of care
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