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How to apply for Starr Regional Medical Center Financial Assistance (Polk County)
Starr Regional Medical Center (Athens), the nearest acute-care hospital serving Polk County
Who it's for
Polk County does not have its own hospital. The nearest acute-care hospital is Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, in neighboring McMinn County. Starr Regional provides care regardless of ability to pay and offers financial assistance to patients who qualify. Contact the financial services office to ask about charity care and to request an application. Residents in the Cleveland direction may also use Bradley Medical Center in Bradley County.
Polk County has no in-county hospital; residents typically use Starr Regional (Athens) or Bradley Medical Center (Cleveland). Financial assistance is income-based and reviewed case by case, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
- Proof of household size and residency
- Completed hospital financial assistance application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-855-270-1593
Renewals
per application / eligibility period
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.