How to apply for Vanderbilt Health Financial Assistance (Davidson County) in Tennessee

Who it's for

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the largest hospital system in Davidson County. Vanderbilt Health offers financial assistance (charity care) that discounts or waives bills for uninsured and underinsured patients, based on household income and family size compared with the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Apply online or call customer service, or email financial.assistance@vumc.org.

What you'll need

• Completed Vanderbilt financial assistance application (or answers to its standard questions)
• Tax returns and supporting schedules for the past 2 years
• Social Security, disability, W-2, or unemployment income letters (if any)
• Pay stubs for the most recent 3 months (if working)
• Food stamp (SNAP) letters (if any)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Vanderbilt Health Financial Assistance (Davidson 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 Vanderbilt financial assistance application (or answers to its standard questions), tax returns and supporting schedules for the past 2 years, social Security, disability, W-2, or unemployment income letters (if any) — 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