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How to apply for Erlanger Health Financial Assistance (Charity Care)

Erlanger Health — Chattanooga

Who it's for

Sequatchie County (Dunlap) is served by Erlanger Health in nearby Chattanooga, a public academic health system covering Southeast Tennessee. Erlanger offers charity care and discounted care based on family income and assets. In 2025, households at or below 204% of the federal poverty level qualified for free care and those at or below 322% for discounted care. Financial counselors help at 423-778-9805.

Cross-county: Sequatchie County (Dunlap) residents are served by Erlanger Health in Chattanooga. Charity care is income-based (2025 basis: free at or below 204% FPL, discount at or below 322%); each application is reviewed, so this shows as may-qualify.

What you'll need

  • Proof of family income (recent tax return or pay stubs)
  • Household size and information on assets/resources
  • Any current medical bills

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 423-778-9805

Renewals

per application (240-day window)

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