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How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Centra Lynchburg General Hospital) — Amherst
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital — Centra Health
Who it's for
Uninsured and underinsured residents of Amherst County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. No in-county hospital; nearest is Centra Lynchburg General in Lynchburg, roughly 6 miles from Madison Heights. FAP: free care at or below 200% FPL; 35%-95% sliding scale between 200% and 400% FPL. centrahealth.com returns 403 to non-browser clients (curl/WebFetch); content verified with a full browser fetch.
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: 1-434-200-3777
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Centra Lynchburg General Hospital) — Amherst. 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 proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, or benefit award letter), proof of family/household size, proof of residency and identification — 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
annual (reapply per policy)
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