How to apply for Hospital Financial Assistance (Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital) — Tazewell

Who it's for

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Tazewell County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. In-county hospital at 388 Ben Bolt Ave, Tazewell. The Carilion FAP (PDF, last updated 2/2026) lists Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital by name and grants financial assistance to patients with 'total gross family income less than 500% of the FPG and (ii) Available Assets of less than $100,000'. Phone is from directory listings, not confirmed on a fetched Carilion page (carilionclinic.org location pages are JS-only). Clinch Valley Medical Center (LifePoint/clinchvalleyhealth.com) in Richlands is the county's other hospital; its FAP page was not fetched.

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

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Hospital Financial Assistance (Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital) — Tazewell. 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)