Iredell Memorial Hospital will provide a reasonable amount of its services free or at a discounted charge to persons who are uninsured, underinsured or cannot otherwise pay for all of their medical care. Under its Financial Assistance Program, the Hospital will provide medically necessary services on a "first-come-first-serve" basis until, at a minimum, its annual budget for free and discounted services has been reached. Eligibility will be limited to persons whose family or household net worth is less than $75,000 and whose household or family income is within the ranges detailed below:

For family units with more than 6 members, the annual incomes above will be increased based upon federal guidelines

If you think you are eligible for this program, please contact the Financial Counselor at 704-878-4573. An application and financial information will be required. An eligibility determination will be made within two weeks after your application is completed. Any financial assistance provided under this program is conditional upon your applying for any government assistance for which you may qualify (i.e. Medicaid, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc).

Some services such as physician fees (anesthesiologist, pathologist, radiologist, surgeon, etc) are separate from hospital charges and may not be eligible for discounts.

Federal and state laws require hospitals to seek payment for care provided. This means we could ultimately turn unpaid bills over to a collection agency or legal action, which would affect your credit status. Therefore, it is important that you apply for these discounts if you are eligible.