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Cone Health offers financial assistance and discount programs for uninsured patients.

In Guilford County, Enlace Latino NC  identified five main hospitals that provide medical services essential services, access to interpreters, and financial aid programs for uninsured or low-income patients.

In this article you will find information about:

The top 5 hospitals in Guilford County

The main hospitals are:

Address:  1121 N Church St Entrance A, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone:  (336) 275-1654
Emergencies:  Open 24 hours

Address:  2400 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403
Phone:  (336) 832-1000
Emergencies:  Open 24 hours

Address:  2401 S Side Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27406
Phone:  (336) 604-2300
Emergencies:  Open 24 hours

Address:  1240 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
Phone:  (336) 538-7000
Emergencies:  Open 24 hours

Address:  1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy, Kernersville, NC 27284
Phone:  (336) 564-4000
Emergencies:  Open 24 hours

Cone Health: Moses Cone Hospital, Wesley Long Hospital and Alamance Regional

Since all three hospitals belong to the same network, Cone Health, the following information is the same for all of them. The only difference is their address and phone numbers.

Do they offer care even if you don't have health insurance? 

Yes. Cone Health offers financial assistance options and discount programs for patients with limited resources or without health insurance.

For those with health insurance,  Cone Health maintains an up-to-date list of insurance plans accepted at each hospital in the system. This allows you to confirm if your coverage is valid before receiving medical care.

They also offer financial assistance options, depending on the patient's ability to pay.

These are the discounts offered based on income, according to the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPL): 

  • 100% discount  for households with incomes below 200 %  of the FPL.
  • At least 75% discount  between 200% and 249%  of the FPL.
  • At least 50% discount  between 250% and 400%  of the FPL.

For income-based assistance, documentation verifying the economic situation must be submitted.

To apply for financial assistance from Cone Health, download and complete the application below. Send the completed application along with supporting documentation to the address listed on the application.

This is the list of participating providers in the Cone Health FAP:

For patients without health insurance,  There is also a discount program on the gross costs of all medically necessary services.

This discount is applied automatically, and no action is required from the patient to receive it. The discount is available to all uninsured patients. Calculations are based on the Amount Generally Billed (AGB) to Medicare and private health insurers.

Do they offer interpreters or support in Spanish? 

Yes. Cone Health  has at your disposal free language assistance services, including:

  • Medical interpreters with specialized training
  • Telephone and in-person interpretation services for Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL).

Free support and ancillary services are also available to provide information in accessible formats. Call (855) 300-7783 (TTY/TTD: 711)  or talk to your provider.

Community programs

Exclusively at Cone Health Alamance Regional, programs are offered for the community because it is a non-profit community health care organization.

The hospital supports and collaborates with various community-based non-profit organizations to improve community health and provide access to quality healthcare for people with limited resources. Community partners include:

Alamance Eldercare It is a non-profit agency that helps seniors (60 years and older) and their caregivers find the help they need.

It is part of Piedmont Health Services. Healthcare services are offered on a sliding scale of fees, and Medicaid, Health Choice, Medicare, and most private insurance plans are accepted.

Open Door Clinic It serves Alamance County residents between the ages of 18 and 64 who do not have health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other benefits. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (336) 570-9800. 

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Kindred Hospital Greensboro  

Do they offer care even if you don't have health insurance? 

Yes, Kindred Hospital in Greensboro offers care to patients with or without insurance. Furthermore, any patient can request free or reduced-price care.

Those wishing to receive charitable care or financial assistance must provide the supporting documentation specified in the application, unless otherwise indicated. The application is only available in English. 

Mail or fax the completed application with all documentation to the local Kindred Hospital site in Greensboro.

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Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center 

Do they offer care even if you don't have health insurance? 

Novant Health participates in a wide range of health insurance plans.

If you have chosen medical benefits through your employer or your spouse's employer, participate in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plan, or have Medicaid or Medicare coverage, you may already have coverage with Novant Health.

Check the list of health plans accepted in the North Carolina area prior to your appointment.

Novant Health also offers financial assistance for patients with or without health insurance.

Eligibility for financial aid:  

  • Be a resident of North Carolina.
  • Having annual family income less than or equal to 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines available for the current year.

The uninsured patients  that meet the above requirements and
Any uninsured patient deemed eligible for financial assistance will receive a 100% adjustment to any charges for services.
covered.

The patients with insurance  Those who meet the above requirements will receive a discount as follows:

  • 100% discount  for patients with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level.
  • 75% discount  for patients with incomes between 200% and 250% of the FPL.
  • 50% discount  for patients with incomes between 250% and 300% of the FPL.

Covered services include emergency and medically necessary services received at a Novant Health hospital.

Do they offer interpreters or support in Spanish? 

Yes. Novant Health offers interpreter services in Spanish for your patients at no additional cost.

When using your phone number to contact a Novant Health intensive care center, you will be asked to choose the language in which you prefer to be served.

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Reporter in Enlace Latino NCGraduated with a double major in Political Science and Communication from NC State University, with an interest in community-focused journalism.

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