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How to apply for Hospital Charity Care / Financial Assistance - Scott County
Nonprofit hospitals serving Scott County (financial assistance required under IRS Section 501(r))
Who it's for
Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida serves Scott County for emergency and local hospital care. For income-based charity care, nonprofit hospitals in the region - including Covenant Health's Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge - must provide financial assistance under federal law: every nonprofit hospital is required by IRS Section 501(r) to have a written Financial Assistance Policy. Uninsured and underinsured patients with limited income can get free or discounted care. Covenant Health provides free or discounted care to patients at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines. Ask the hospital's billing or financial-counseling office for its policy and application.
Financial assistance is income-tested and set by each hospital's policy and individual review, so this shows as a may-qualify result. Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida is the local hospital; nonprofit Covenant Health facilities in the region provide charity care at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines. Ask the hospital's financial-counseling office.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, tax return)
- Proof of family size and Scott County residency
- The hospital's completed Financial Assistance Policy application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 865-374-3000
Renewals
per application / eligibility period
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