Care resources for uninsured and low-income Georgians. Find medicine assistance, tests, clinics, and support.
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See each entry for its source review date. Listings are not live stock, price quotes, or guarantees of eligibility. Confirm current details with each provider.
Look up your exact prescription and compare participating pharmacies before you travel.
Who can use it: People paying out of pocket. Use the free coupon service. Paid memberships are optional.
Next steps & sources
Search the name, strength, form, and quantity on your prescription. Enter your ZIP code.
Compare nearby pharmacies and call to confirm the coupon price and stock.
Show or print the matching coupon before the pharmacy charges you. Ask your pharmacist to compare it with your insurance price.
A coupon is not insurance and usually cannot be combined with insurance on the same fill. Ask your plan whether cash spending can count toward its deductible.
Compare Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company’s current price for your medicine, including fees and shipping.
Who can use it: A valid prescription for an available medicine. Check the total cost and any accepted insurance at checkout.
Next steps & sources
Find the exact medicine and strength on the official site.
Create your patient account. Ask your U.S.-based clinician to send a new prescription using the current pharmacy-partner instructions.
Ask your clinic to use the current prescriber instructions. Confirm your shipping address and total before paying.
The current homepage asks for a new prescription from a U.S.-based provider. The total includes shipping and any taxes. Price tools on the page are not real quotes until you fill them in.
Compare local prescription pricing and accepted coupons through Publix’s pharmacy service.
Who can use it: Patients with a valid prescription. Prices and coupon acceptance depend on the prescription and store.
Next steps & sources
Use the official pharmacy page to find your store.
Call with the medicine, strength, quantity, and coupon you want to use.
Confirm the final price and stock before asking for a transfer.
Do not rely on the old Publix free-medication claims on the original directory. The current pharmacy page reviewed here does not substantiate those offers.
RxPass covers medicines on its eligible list for one monthly fee. Other Amazon Pharmacy prescriptions have separate prices.
Who can use it: Prime membership and an eligible prescription. Medicaid and CHIP members cannot enroll. Check all current terms.
Next steps & sources
Check whether your exact medicine is on the RxPass list.
Include Prime’s cost when comparing your total spending.
Set up Amazon Pharmacy, transfer the prescription, and review subscription terms before enrolling.
RxPass is not insurance. It renews monthly, so confirm eligibility and cancellation terms. An older rule that excluded all Medicare members no longer applies.
Georgia’s community pharmacy program screens patients for donated medication assistance.
Who can use it: Uninsured Georgia residents age 18+ with valid prescriptions and income no greater than 200% of the federal poverty level. Expenses are also reviewed.
Next steps & sources
Call the assistance line at 678-892-6163 and follow the prompts.
Prepare household income, expenses, prescriptions, and your clinic’s contact details.
Answer follow-up calls, including unknown numbers. Ask about medicine availability and how to receive it.
The direct pharmacy number listed by SVdP is 770-687-2610. Start new requests on the assistance line.
Help for selected Lilly medicines, including insulin and Trulicity, with medicine-specific eligibility.
Who can use it: U.S. residency, income, and insurance rules apply. Trulicity’s group uses 300% FPL and the listed insulins use 400% FPL. Other groups differ.
Next steps & sources
Check the available-medications list and your medicine’s eligibility group.
Apply online or request a paper application by phone. Complete and sign the patient section.
Ask your clinic to complete the prescriber section and send a prescription.
Wait for the decision and confirm delivery with the program pharmacy. Record when you must renew.
Mounjaro and Zepbound are not on the current Lilly Cares available-medications list. Use their separate savings or self-pay routes.
Novo Nordisk assistance has different eligibility for Ozempic and other covered diabetes medicines.
Who can use it: Uninsured Ozempic applicants need income at or below 200% FPL. For other covered medicines, the limit is generally 400% FPL for uninsured applicants. Medicare and other exclusions differ.
Next steps & sources
Check the current covered-product list and the rules for your medicine.
Start the official application with your clinic’s correct email address.
Provide the income and coverage documents requested. Medicaid or Extra Help denial papers may be required.
Have your clinic finish its portion and confirm approval and delivery.
Medicare beneficiaries with prescription coverage are no longer eligible for Ozempic through this PAP. Do not assume every Novo product is covered.
The independent BMS foundation provides selected medicines without application, participation, or delivery fees.
Who can use it: Financial and coverage criteria apply. Medicare applicants also need evidence of required out-of-pocket prescription spending.
Next steps & sources
Check the official medicine list and eligibility assessment.
Complete the patient application and ask your clinic to complete its portion.
If you have Medicare, get year-to-date records of what you spent on prescriptions. You must have spent at least 3% of yearly household income in the year you apply.
Confirm approval and delivery before relying on the program for your next refill.
The 3% spending rule is in addition to other eligibility rules. The program makes the final decision.
An assistance route to investigate with your clinic for selected Boehringer medicines.
Who can use it: RxAssist lists options for uninsured, underinsured, and some Medicare patients. Confirm the manufacturer's current rules.
Next steps & sources
Ask your clinic or NeedyMeds to verify that your prescribed medicine is currently included.
Use the manufacturer’s current application or call to request instructions.
Have the clinic confirm prescriber submission requirements, eligibility, and delivery.
The manufacturer page showed no readable details when we reviewed it. Contact information and general criteria were cross-checked in RxAssist. Confirm directly before applying.
Discounted self-pay lab testing at participating locations, including Georgia. Part of Assist Health Group, which also operates RadiologyAssist.
Who can use it: Self-paying patients with a medical provider referral. Not available to people with state- or federally funded coverage such as Medicare or Medicaid.
Next steps & sources
Ask your clinician for a referral with the exact tests needed.
Select your tests and a participating location through LaboratoryAssist. Confirm the full price, including the blood draw.
The program says it sends a payment link within four business hours. Pay through the program and take its voucher to the selected lab.
Confirm preparation and visit instructions with the lab. Results go to you and your referring provider. Plan to review them with your clinician.
Confirm the complete test order, collection fees, and current terms before booking. These are not insurance benefits.
Compare cash prices for MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography, and other imaging at participating centers.
Who can use it: Self-paying patients with a provider order. The site excludes participants in state or federally funded programs. Call if your coverage is unclear.
Next steps & sources
Get the exact ordered study, body part, and contrast instructions from your clinic.
Search your ZIP code and obtain a quote through RadiologyAssist.
Book through the program and pay before the appointment. Confirm preparation with the imaging center.
Ask for your report and images and arrange review with your clinician.
The program says its quote includes the center, radiologist, report, and an image copy on request. Its FAQ describes eligibility more broadly than the homepage does, so call before paying if you have public coverage.
Search Georgia providers for imaging, lab work, procedures, and office visits.
Who can use it: Self-paying patients. Confirm whether your insurance status and selected service allow use of the offer.
Next steps & sources
Find the exact procedure and a nearby provider.
Confirm your order, all included fees, and appointment availability with the provider before buying.
Purchase the correct voucher through MDsave and follow booking instructions.
Take your voucher and arrange for your clinician to receive and review results.
Ask whether contrast, anesthesia, pathology, and follow-up are included when relevant. Do not assume a self-pay purchase counts toward your deductible.
Georgia’s BCCP helps eligible residents access breast and cervical cancer screening.
Who can use it: Georgia residents who meet income rules and are uninsured or underinsured. Breast services are generally for ages 40 to 64. Cervical services are for ages 21 to 64, or 65+ without Medicare Part B.
Next steps & sources
Read the state’s eligibility and service information.
Contact your local public health district and ask for BCCP enrollment.
Confirm age, income, documents, appointment, and whether the needed service is covered.
Screening is different from evaluation of new symptoms. Tell the clinic about symptoms when you call.
Valdosta public health services, including immunizations. Ask about the service you need before visiting.
Who can use it: Services are open to the community. Uninsured patients pay fees, but some services use an ability-to-pay scale. Confirm your plan and service.
Address
206 South Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31601
Costs
Fees apply without coverage. Some services lower fees based on ability to pay.
Language help
The official page lists a Spanish-speaking clinician. Confirm availability.
Case specialists help eligible patients complete manufacturer assistance applications.
Who can use it: A regional Georgia service with locations in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Bulloch, and Toombs counties. Call about your county and eligibility.
Next steps & sources
Call and ask whether MedBank can serve your address.
Use its official new-patient application. Ask for help if you cannot complete it online.
Gather the documents requested and your prescriptions. MedBank can coordinate the paperwork with your clinic.
The site provides English and Spanish applications. This is not a statewide promise of eligibility.
Apply for financial assistance for medically necessary Grady services.
Who can use it: Fulton and DeKalb residents have a specific application pathway. Patients outside those counties face different outpatient payment rules.
Next steps & sources
Read the assistance page and call for clarification about your county.
Apply through MyChart’s Financial Assistance section or print and mail the application.
Submit the requested documentation and ask which services and copays your approval covers.
For a financial-counselor appointment, Grady lists 404-616-6920. Confirm pharmacy and test charges separately.
Valdosta health center. Services listed include family medicine, behavioral health, immunizations, physicals, and patient assistance. Its pharmacy serves its own patients only.
Who can use it: Open to insured, underinsured, and uninsured patients. A sliding fee scale based on income and household size may lower costs.
Address
2301 N. Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31602
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Costs
A sliding fee scale is based on household size and income. Any co-pays are due at the time of service.
Valdosta charitable clinic for uninsured adults. Services listed include primary care, urgent care, basic labs for those who qualify, and medicine application help.
Who can use it: Uninsured adults only. The clinic lists age 18+ and income under 400% of the federal poverty level. The hospital lists ages 18 to 64.
Address
520 Griffin Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601
Hours
Clinic: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Costs
Discounted scans are listed. Basic labs depend on qualifying through South Georgia Medical Center financial services. Ask what you may owe.
Clinic in Lake Park for farmworker families. Services listed include family medicine, lab work, physicals, and transportation and interpretation services.
Who can use it: To qualify, 51% of total family yearly income must come from agriculture. Proof of income is required. Fees use a sliding scale.
Address
2186 J Frank Culpepper Rd, Lake Park, GA 31636
Service area
The state farmworker health program lists Echols and Lowndes counties for this clinic.
Hours
Lake Park site: Monday to Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Costs
The clinic says fees use a sliding fee schedule. Ask what you may owe before your visit.
Language help
The clinic lists interpretation services. Ask about the language you need.
Public mental health and substance use provider for Lowndes and nearby counties. Has adult and child-and-adolescent centers in Valdosta.
Who can use it: Adult services are for ages 18 and older. Legacy says it serves people regardless of ability to pay. Uninsured patients use a sliding fee scale.
Address
3120 North Oak Street Ext, Suite B, Valdosta, GA 31602
Service area
DBHDD lists Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, and Turner counties for this provider.
Costs
Sliding fee scale, based on adjusted monthly income. For uninsured patients, lab, pharmacy, TB test, and drug screen fees are not on the scale.
Language help
Certified staff may interpret in some situations. A phone translation service is also available.
Dental hygiene program clinic on the Valdosta campus. Lists cleanings, X-rays, exams, oral cancer screening, fluoride, sealants, and bleaching for the public.
Who can use it: Open to the general public by appointment. Appointment times vary by semester, and more visits may be needed.
Address
Mark Hall, Room 8140, 4089 Val Tech Road, Valdosta, GA 31602
Hours
By appointment. Times vary by semester.
Costs
Fees depend on each patient's needs. Call 229-245-3716 for pricing.
Augusta dental school. Students treat patients in teaching clinics, with a staff doctor checking each step. Resident, faculty, and children's clinics are also listed.
Who can use it: New student-clinic patients start with a screening visit. Acceptance is not guaranteed. Children 13 and under are seen in the children's clinic.
Address
1430 John Wesley Gilbert Drive, Augusta, GA 30912
Hours
Treatment clinics: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Closed weekends, holidays, and student vacations.
Costs
Not a free clinic. Every service has a charge, including the screening. The school says student-clinic fees are lower than private practice.
Language help
Interpreter services can be arranged if you tell staff before your visit.
Call 706-721-2371 and ask for a screening appointment for the student clinic. Plan for up to 4 hours.
Ask about fees, payment plans, and Medicaid or dental insurance. The clinic says it is not free. The screening is paid at check-in, and screening charges are non-refundable.
You may wait for a student to be assigned. For a child, call the children's clinic at 706-721-2716.
Free dental clinic events run by the Georgia Dental Association Foundation for uninsured and underserved adults. Care is donated by volunteer dental professionals.
Who can use it: Adults who are uninsured, underinsured, or unable to afford dental care. Care is prioritized by clinical need.
Service area
Serves adults across Georgia. The page posts no 2027 date or place yet.
Volunteer dentists and labs provide complete dental treatment to people who qualify. Usually no cost, but some people may be asked to pay part, such as lab work. It does not cover emergency or cosmetic care.
Who can use it: Must be unable to afford dental care and be over 65, permanently disabled, or need medically necessary care. Dental insurance must be used first. Services are available through the program only once.
Service area
Now accepting applications from the counties listed on the page. People elsewhere may apply with a physician's letter, or if they are veterans who qualify.
Costs
Usually no cost, but some people may be asked to pay part, such as lab work.
Now accepting applications from the counties listed on the page. People elsewhere may apply with a physician's letter, or if they are veterans who qualify.
Apply online on the Dental Lifeline Network page, or download the Georgia paper application and mail it using the address on the form.
The waitlist may be several months to a year or more. Coordinators cannot give wait estimates or return calls about your place.
Eye exams, low-cost glasses, and help arranging eye surgery for uninsured and underinsured Georgians. Offered in Chamblee, at mobile clinics, and by tele-optometry.
Who can use it: Applicants need 12 months of Georgia residency, income within program rules, and required documents. Free exams may go to uninsured patients under poverty guidelines.
Address
Harrell Vision Clinic, 5582 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
Service area
Statewide through the Chamblee clinic, mobile clinics, and tele-optometry exams.
Hours
Glasses-only walk-in: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed 12 to 1 p.m. One Saturday a month by appointment. Closed Friday and Sunday.
Costs
Free eye exams may be available to qualifying patients. Glasses are low cost, and fees are based on the patient's economic status.
Language help
A Spanish application and a Spanish clinic brochure are available.
National nonprofit that buys a basic pair of eyeglasses for low-income people through an e-voucher. Applications are online. It does not pay for eye exams.
Who can use it: Household net monthly income must be below 250% of U.S. poverty guidelines. You need a prescription from the last 24 months, with pupillary distance.
Service area
Open to low-income people in the United States. Approved applicants order glasses online.
Costs
New Eyes buys a basic pair of glasses with an approved voucher. Applications have a non-refundable fee. Lens upgrades cost extra.
American Academy of Ophthalmology program that matches eligible people with a volunteer ophthalmologist for a medical eye exam at no out-of-pocket cost.
Who can use it: Adults 18 and over who are U.S. citizens or legal residents, with no HMO, PPO, private insurance, or VA benefits. Other rules apply.
Service area
Matches patients with a volunteer ophthalmologist in their area. Wait times and distances vary by area.
Hours
Phone line: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific time, Monday to Friday.
Costs
No out-of-pocket cost for the medical eye exam and up to 1 year of follow-up visits for conditions found. Tests, medicines, anesthesia, and facility fees are not covered.
Free or reduced-cost hospital care for uninsured and under-insured patients at South Georgia Medical Center and its campuses.
Who can use it: Household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may mean no charges. Income of 301% to 400% FPL may mean reduced charges.
Next steps & sources
Get the application on the SGMC financial assistance page or in SGMC MyChart, or call Patient Financial Services.
Gather ID, proof of residency, proof of income, and household size. Ask which documents SGMC accepts.
Apply within 240 days of the date of service, through MyChart or at Patient Financial Services in Valdosta.
Send any missing documents quickly. SGMC says it decides within 10 business days of a complete application.
Radiology, anesthesia and ER physician bills are separate, so check the SGMC provider list. SGMC may also consider special circumstances outside the income limits.
Two Archbold programs help uninsured and low-income patients. One may give free care under 200% of the federal poverty level, and the other reduces charges up to 325%.
Who can use it: Georgia residents under 200% FPL may qualify for a write-off. Uninsured residents of Brooks, Grady, Mitchell or Thomas County may qualify up to 325% FPL.
Next steps & sources
Get the application and instruction sheet on the Archbold financial assistance page, or call 229-228-8840 to have them mailed.
Gather your latest tax return, four recent pay stubs, and proof of any other household income, such as benefits.
For the 200% to 325% FPL program, also add two months of bank statements, proof of residency, and photo ID.
Mail it to Account Management Services, Attention: Financial Assistance Program, 920 Cairo Road, Thomasville, GA 31792, or email fap@archbold.org.
For the 200% to 325% FPL program, apply within 240 days of your first bill. Ask about other doctors, because their bills are separate.
Assistance covers Archbold facility bills only. Contact other doctors and hospitals directly about help. Account Management Services is 229-228-8870.
Free or discounted hospital care for uninsured and under-insured patients at Phoebe Putney Memorial, Phoebe Sumter and Phoebe Worth.
Who can use it: Service-area residents at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may get free care. At 201% to 400% FPL, discounts may apply.
Next steps & sources
Get the application from the Phoebe page, or screen yourself online through Phoebe's MAPS-Clear portal. Call 229-312-4220 to ask for a paper copy.
Phoebe's FAQ says to bring pay stubs, a tax return, bank statements, proof of address and a photo ID.
Apply online, in person with Financial Counseling at Phoebe Putney Memorial in Albany, or by mail to the Phoebe hospital where you got care.
Apply as soon as you can. The policy allows 12 months after you become responsible for a bill, but Phoebe's FAQ says 9 months.
Phoebe will write you if it needs more documents. You have 14 business days to send them. You may appeal a denial within 30 days.
Phoebe's web page lists 125% and 200% FPL limits, but its 2026 policy says 200% and 400%. Confirm with Financial Counseling.
Free or discounted hospital care for uninsured and underinsured patients at Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell Medical in Adel.
Who can use it: Income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may mean no charges. Income of 201% to 400% FPL may mean discounts.
Next steps & sources
Get the application packet on the Southwell financial assistance page, or call 229-353-6124, option 2, to request copies.
Gather proof of household income and dependents under 21. Every applicant also needs a Marital Attestation form signed and dated by them and a witness.
Return it by email to pfsfinancialcounselor@tiftregional.com, by mail to PO Box 807, Tifton, GA 31793, or at the Financial Counseling office.
Apply within 240 days after your first post-discharge bill. Southwell says it replies in writing within 30 days of a complete application.
Approval lasts six months, so reapply if you need care after that.
Appendix A on the Southwell site lists covered and non-covered clinics and physicians. Ask before care if a provider is covered.
Free or reduced-charge hospital care for uninsured and underinsured patients at Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie.
Who can use it: Income below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for free care. Income from 201% to 380% FPL may qualify for reduced charges.
Next steps & sources
Get the application at the ER or any admissions area, download it from the website, or call 229-891-9429 to have it mailed.
Gather photo ID, proof of Georgia residency, and proof of income for everyone in your household, such as pay stubs or tax returns.
Call 229-891-9429 to book a counselor appointment. Without one, expect waits over an hour at the Financial Counselor's Office by the main entrance.
Turn in the application and documents in person or by mail. Apply within 250 days after your first bill following discharge.
The posted policy is dated July 2023 and says patients should reapply monthly for each account. Ask a counselor how this works.
Free care may be available for uninsured Georgia residents at Piedmont hospitals, based on household income and the federal poverty level (FPL).
Who can use it: Uninsured Georgia residents with gross household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may get a 100% discount.
Next steps & sources
Ask the hospital admissions desk, call 855-788-1212 or email assistance@piedmont.org for the application, or download it from Piedmont's page.
Gather photo ID, Georgia address proof under 30 days old, and income proof such as three recent pay stubs or bank statements.
Piedmont screens patients with Georgia addresses electronically first. If you are not approved, send the form and documents. Mail certified copies, never originals.
Apply within 245 days of your first Piedmont statement. If documents are missing, send them within 30 days or the application will be denied.
You have 30 days to appeal a denial. Piedmont may help you apply for Georgia Medicaid or SSI first, and expects you to cooperate.
The policy covers uninsured patients only, though Piedmont's page says uninsured or underinsured. Call to confirm if you have insurance.
Free or discounted care at Wellstar hospitals, including Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta, for patients with limited means. Covers hospital charges, not doctor fees.
Who can use it: Household income at or below 125% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may get free hospital care. Discounts may apply up to 300% FPL.
Next steps & sources
Apply in Wellstar MyChart, which is the quickest way, or download the application from Wellstar's page. Registration desks at Wellstar hospitals also have copies.
Gather your latest tax return and W-2 or 1099, plus three months of pay stubs and two months of bank statements for all accounts.
Send the application and documents through MyChart, by email to financialassistanceapplications@wellstar.org, or by mail to Financial Assistance Program, P.O. Box 748733, Atlanta, GA 30374.
Apply within 240 days of your first post-discharge bill. Send missing documents within 30 days. Wellstar may take up to 30 days to decide.
Call 470-245-9998 for help. An approval usually covers balances from the prior six months and care for six months after approval.
Covers hospital charges only, not doctors' professional fees. Call 470-245-9998 to ask about a specific bill.
Free care may be available at Emory hospitals in metro Atlanta, Warner Robins and Perry for low-income patients. Covers emergency and medically necessary care.
Who can use it: Income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for free care. Uninsured patients may qualify up to 350% FPL.
Next steps & sources
Download the application from Emory's page, apply in MyChart, or call Emory Customer Service at 404-778-7318 for help.
Gather proof of family income, such as pay stubs for the last four weeks, your latest tax return, or two months of bank statements.
Mail the completed form to Emory Healthcare, P.O. Box 746699, Atlanta, GA 30374-6699, or drop it off at any Emory hospital.
Apply within 240 days of your first bill after discharge. Emory usually decides within 30 days and mails you a letter.
Ask for a review within 30 days of a denial letter. You must also apply for public benefits like Medicaid, if they apply.
Emory's page says underinsured patients may qualify up to 350% FPL, but its policy limits 201-350% to uninsured patients. Call 404-778-7318 to confirm.
Free or discounted hospital care at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Milledgeville and Byron for patients with limited income. Covers emergency and medically necessary care.
Who can use it: Household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for free care. Uninsured patients at 301% to 400% FPL may get 75% off.
Next steps & sources
Apply online from the Atrium Health financial assistance page, download the application, or call 704-512-7171 or 844-440-6536 for a paper copy.
Uninsured patients may first be interviewed about Medicaid or other coverage. You must cooperate with that process before financial assistance is considered.
If asked, send your latest tax return, W-2s or pay stubs as proof of income. With no income, send a letter of financial support.
Mail a paper application to Atrium Health Business Office, ATTN: Coverage Assistance Services, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232-2861.
Apply within 240 days of your first bill after discharge. Send any missing information within 30 days of being asked.
Navicent's own financial aid page links older documents. Atrium's policy revised 7/8/2026 is the current one. Call 704-512-7171 to confirm.
Free or discounted hospital care at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome and Cedartown, Georgia, for patients with limited income. Covers emergency and medically necessary care.
Who can use it: Household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for free care. Uninsured patients at 301% to 400% FPL may get 75% off.
Next steps & sources
Apply online from the Atrium Health financial assistance page, download the application, or call 844-440-6536 for a paper copy.
Uninsured patients may first be interviewed about Medicaid or other coverage. You must cooperate with that process before financial assistance is considered.
If asked, send your latest tax return, W-2s or pay stubs as proof of income. With no income, send a letter of financial support.
Mail a paper application to Atrium Health Business Office, ATTN: Coverage Assistance Services, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232-2861.
Apply within 240 days of your first bill after discharge. Send any missing information within 30 days of being asked.
Floyd's posted policy copy is revised 1/1/2026, Atrium's is 7/8/2026. Income limits are the same. Call 844-440-6536 to confirm.
Free or discounted hospital care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center hospitals in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Demorest and Dahlonega for patients with limited income.
Who can use it: Family income up to 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may get free care. At 301% to 400% FPL, balances may be reduced 75%.
Next steps & sources
Download the application from NGHS's page, or apply in MyChart if it is offered to you. Call 770-219-1898 for a free paper copy or help.
Gather proof of income, such as four recent pay stubs, a W-2 or tax return, plus proof of Georgia address. Bank statements may be requested.
Mail it to Northeast Georgia Financial Navigation Department, PO Box 129, Oakwood, GA 30566, or use a drop box or desk at an NGMC hospital.
Send all documents within 30 days of applying, or the application may be denied. You must also apply for Medicaid or other coverage if available.
Apply within 240 days of your first post-discharge bill. NGHS usually replies within 30 days of getting all documents. Call 770-219-1898 for status.
NGMC approvals last six months, or 12 months for Medicare patients. Georgia Heart Institute and NGPG policies use the same income limits.
Free or discounted hospital care at St. Joseph's and Candler hospitals in Savannah for patients with limited income. Covers emergency and medically necessary care.
Who can use it: Income up to 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for free care. Insured patients may get partial help up to 450% FPL.
Next steps & sources
Get the one-page application from a registrar or Financial Resource Coordinator, or download it from sjchs.org. Call 912-819-2434 for help.
Gather a recent pay stub, three months of bank statements and your latest federal tax return as proof of income.
To show you live in SJ/C's service area, also bring a state ID plus a lease, mortgage statement or utility bill.
Mail it to SJ/C Patient Accounts, 5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405, drop it off at either hospital, or email financialsolutionsadvisors@sjchs.org.
SJ/C usually mails a decision within 30 working days of a complete application. You may apply at any time, and approvals last six months.
SJ/C's older summary (Rev 2/22) says up to 500% FPL, but its policy effective 7/10/2026 shows 450% for insured patients. Call 912-819-2434 to confirm.
Free or discounted hospital care at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick and St. Marys for limited-income residents. Covers emergency and medically necessary care.
Who can use it: Income at or below 125% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for free care. Partial discounts may apply below 300% FPL.
Next steps & sources
Download the application from SGHS's page, or call 912-466-1015 (Brunswick) or 912-576-6109 (Camden) for a copy and help from a financial counselor.
Gather copies of an ID, proof of income like pay stubs and your tax return, and bank statements. Send copies only.
Mail the signed application and copies to Southeast Georgia Health System, Attn: Financial Assistance Department, P.O. Box 1518, Brunswick, GA 31521.
Also apply for Medicaid or other programs you may qualify for. If SGHS asks for more documents, you get at least 30 days.
Apply within 240 days of your first bill after discharge. SGHS replies in writing. Approvals may last one year if income does not change.
For office and immediate care bills, call 912-466-5899. Uninsured residents of Brantley, Camden, Glynn, Long or McIntosh may get free mammograms through a grant program.
Free or discounted care at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton for residents of Whitfield, Murray, Gordon and Catoosa counties. Covers emergency and medically necessary care.
Who can use it: Income at or below 125% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for free care. Discounts of 65% to 80% may apply up to 250% FPL.
Next steps & sources
Get the application from the Financial Counseling Office at 1200 Memorial Drive, Dalton, download it from the hospital's page, or call 706-272-6136 or 706-272-6018.
Gather each working household member's latest tax return and ID for everyone in the household. No return? Get an IRS non-filing letter.
Also include proof that you are not eligible for Georgia Medicaid, such as a denial letter, and sign the household size and residency form.
Drop it off at the Financial Counseling Office or mail it to Hamilton Medical Center, Attn: Patient Accounts Liaison, P.O. Box 1168, Dalton, GA.
Apply within 240 days of your first bill after discharge. Send missing items within 10 to 15 days. Approvals may last 12 months.
Hamilton Health Care System is now Vitruvian Health. Its page says discounts go down to 62%, but the policy says 65%.
Free or discounted care at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals, urgent care centers and physician practices for families with limited income. Covers medically necessary care.
Who can use it: Income up to 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for free care. Discounts of 50% to 75% may apply up to 600% FPL.
Next steps & sources
Download the English or Spanish application from Children's page, or call 404-785-5515 or email financialassistanceapplications@choa.org for a copy.
Gather two recent pay stubs for each working adult and your latest 1040 tax return. No pay stubs? Ask about an employer or support letter.
Email it and your documents to financialassistanceapplications@choa.org, or mail them to Financial Resource Coordinator, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1575 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329.
You must have a balance of at least $500 after insurance pays. Also apply for Medicaid, PeachCare or other coverage you may qualify for.
Children's decides within 90 days of a complete application and holds your account meanwhile. You may apply before, during or after care.
Hughes Spalding follows Grady's policy, not this one, and Cardiology clinics have their own. Children's says to apply for charity care at each visit.
Free or reduced hospital bills at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah for limited-income patients who do not qualify for state or federal aid.
Who can use it: Income up to 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for free care. Balances over $1,500 may get partial help to 400% FPL.
Next steps & sources
Call Memorial at 912-350-8000 or the customer service number on your bill, and ask how to apply for financial assistance.
Complete the financial assistance application and provide documents that show household income, such as your latest federal tax return.
No tax return? You may be able to give two other items, such as recent pay stubs or three months of bank statements.
A financial counselor may first check whether you qualify for county assistance or Medicaid. Insurance must pay before any charity discount.
If you do not qualify, self-pay patients may still get an uninsured discount, and payment plans may be available.
Memorial calls this web page its full policy, and no application link is posted. Hospital-specific criteria may apply, so call to confirm.
