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How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Riverview Regional Medical Center) — Smith County
Riverview Regional Medical Center (Carthage, Smith County) — Highpoint Health / Ascension Saint Thomas
Who it's for
Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage is a critical-access hospital serving Smith County. Its financial assistance program helps uninsured and underinsured patients who come for emergency or medically necessary care. Awards are based on a comparison of household income and resources to the Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Financial counselors help patients apply and find solutions to cover the cost of care.
Charity care is income-based and set by the hospital's financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final award decision, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter)
- Proof of family/household size
- Proof of residency and identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-615-735-1560
Renewals
annual (reapply per policy)
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.