How to apply for Highpoint Health Sumner Financial Assistance (Sumner County)

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas (formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center), serving Sumner County from Gallatin.

Who it's for

Highpoint Health - Sumner in Gallatin, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a main hospital for Sumner County. It offers a financial assistance program that discounts or waives bills for patients who cannot afford medically necessary care. Financial counselors help patients apply. Call Patient Financial Services or visit the financial assistance page to start.

Sumner: Highpoint Health financial assistance is income-based and decided under the hospital's published policy; the hospital makes the final decision. TriStar Hendersonville is another Sumner County option.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Completed hospital financial assistance application
  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of identity and residency

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 615-328-6615

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Highpoint Health Sumner Financial Assistance (Sumner 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 hospital 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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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.