Medical Bill Help in Georgia
Learn your rights, check charity care eligibility, and generate free dispute letters for medical bills in Georgia.
No state-specific charity care requirements
SB 359 provides surprise billing protections
Federal rules govern nonprofit hospital charity care
Charity Care in Georgia
Financial assistance requirements for Georgia hospitals
Governing Law
No specific state charity care law
Income Eligibility
Up to 200% FPL (varies by hospital) of the Federal Poverty Level
Requirements
Georgia does not have a comprehensive state charity care law. Nonprofit hospitals must comply with federal 501(r) requirements and maintain financial assistance policies.
Application Deadline
No specific state deadline - follow hospital policy
Typical Discount Tiers
| Income Level | Discount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 200% FPL | 100% | Free care (typical) |
| 300% FPL | 50% | Reduced cost (typical) |
Consumer Protections in Georgia
Your rights when dealing with medical bills
- Patients can request itemized bills
- Federal No Surprises Act protections apply
- Georgia has surprise billing protections under SB 359
No Surprises Act in Georgia
Federal and state surprise billing protections
Georgia enacted SB 359 which provides surprise billing protections for emergency services and certain out-of-network care, complementing the federal No Surprises Act.
Filing Deadlines
Dispute Deadline: No specific state deadline - typically 180 days
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GA Attorney General
GA Insurance Commissioner
GA Health Department
Helpful Resources
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