How to apply for Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (Mission Health) — Financial Assistance (Mitchell County) in North Carolina

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (Spruce Pine), a Mission Health / HCA Healthcare critical access hospital — Mitchell County's hometown hospital, also serving Yancey, lower Avery, and upper McDowell counties.

Who it's for

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine is Mitchell County's 25-bed critical access hospital, part of Mission Health. Its charity financial assistance program offers free or discounted care — discount tiers of 100%, 75%, 62%, 50%, or 25% based on income and family size. Any patient with a Mission Health bill may apply before, during, or after care. Call 844-481-0278 to apply.

Mitchell County: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (Mission Health) offers tiered financial assistance (100%/75%/62%/50%/25% discounts) by income and family size; exact income cutoffs are set in the Mission Health policy. The hospital makes the final determination.

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

Proof of household income
Proof of family size
Proof of identity and residency
Insurance information (if any)

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 844-481-0278

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (Mission Health) — Financial Assistance (Mitchell 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 proof of household income, proof of family size, 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 / annual

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.