How to apply for Carteret Health Care Financial Assistance (Carteret County) in North Carolina

Carteret Health Care, Morehead City — independent nonprofit community hospital (Carteret County General Hospital).

Who it's for

Carteret Health Care in Morehead City is the main hospital serving Carteret County. Its Financial Assistance Program is open to patients with or without insurance who have outstanding balances at the hospital. The discount percentage is based on household income compared with the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Medicaid screenings are available. Every applicant must be screened for Medicaid first (phone screening with the hospital's Advocatia representative at 252-499-6570, or through the county DSS). Questions and completed applications go to the Financial Assistance Program Coordinator at 252-499-6517.

Carteret: the discount is based on household income against the Federal Poverty Guidelines; the program covers only Carteret Health Care bills, and accounts are not held during review.

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What you'll need

Signed 2025 Applicant Information Form (with current mailing address and date)
Income proof: 2024 federal income tax return with all supporting schedules, or a Social Security or Disability award letter if you did not file taxes
If you did not file taxes: notarized Statement of Non-Filing of Taxes and an IRS Verification of Non-Filing letter (Form 4506-T)
Medicaid screening or Medicaid denial letter dated within the last 90 days, or a copy of a valid Medicaid card

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 252-499-6517

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Carteret Health Care Financial Assistance (Carteret 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 signed 2025 Applicant Information Form (with current mailing address and date), income proof: 2024 federal income tax return with all supporting schedules, or a Social Security or Disability award letter if you did not file taxes, if you did not file taxes: notarized Statement of Non-Filing of Taxes and an IRS Verification of Non-Filing letter (Form 4506-T) — 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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