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63 South Carolina hospitals, by town.
Nonprofit and government hospitals
Abbeville Area Medical Center
Abbeville, Abbeville County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
AnMed
Anderson, Anderson County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital
Anderson, Anderson County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Beaufort Memorial
Beaufort, Beaufort County · Government, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Applicants with income levels below 200% of the poverty level (defined below) will be approved and related accounts adjusted off at 100% as charity care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income Level (% of poverty guidelines) Patient Responsibility Discount 0-200% 0% 100% 201%-220% 10% 90% 221%-240% 15% 85% 241%-260% 20% 80% 261%-280% 25% 75% 281% - 300% 30% 70%”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days
The policy says
“Any Patient Access Services (PAS) or Patient Financial Services (PFS) employee may receive a request for charity assistance from a patient or responsible party/guarantor within 240 days of the first post discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
Charleston, Charleston County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
MUSC Health University Medical Center
Charleston, Charleston County · Government, general acute care · MUSC Health
- Timing
- At least 240 days to apply
The policy says
“however, patients are permitted a minimum of two hundred and forty (240) days to apply and submit a Financial Assistance Application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Roper Hospital
Charleston, Charleston County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
McLeod Cheraw
Cheraw, Chesterfield County · Nonprofit, general acute care · McLeod Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Full Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is at or below 200% FPL will receive 100% on Uninsured or Balance After Insurance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is more than 200% and at or below 300% will be expected a partial discount on uninsured balances and balance after insurance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“The financial assistance application form must be completed and returned within 240 days of the first post discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital
Clinton, Laurens County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp
Columbia, Richland County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Columbia, Richland County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prisma Health Baptist
Columbia, Richland County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
Columbia, Lexington County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Columbia, Richland County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Conway Medical Center
Conway, Horry County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Any patient whose gross family income is at or below 200% of the FPL will be extended a full 100% charity care discount for any Uninsured Balance or Balance After Insurance on patient responsibility for Covered Services.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
McLeod Dillon
Dillon, Dillon County · Nonprofit, general acute care · McLeod Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Full Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is at or below 200% FPL will receive 100% on Uninsured or Balance After Insurance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is more than 200% and at or below 300% will be expected a partial discount on uninsured balances and balance after insurance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“The financial assistance application form must be completed and returned within 240 days of the first post discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
Easley, Pickens County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Edgefield County Healthcare
Edgefield, Laurens County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Allendale County Hospital
Fairfax, Allendale County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, Florence County · Nonprofit, general acute care · McLeod Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Full Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is at or below 200% FPL will receive 100% on Uninsured or Balance After Insurance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is more than 200% and at or below 300% will be expected a partial discount on uninsured balances and balance after insurance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“The financial assistance application form must be completed and returned within 240 days of the first post discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
Florence, Florence County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Cherokee Medical Center
Gaffney, Cherokee County · Government, general acute care · Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
Georgetown, Georgetown County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, Greenville County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Greenville, Greenville County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Shriners Children's South Carolina
Greenville, Greenville County · Nonprofit, childrens · Shriners Children's
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Family income is at or below 400% of the FPL are eligible to receive 100% discount under SHC’s Charity Care Program”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
St. Francis Downtown
Greenville, Greenville County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Bon Secours Mercy Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Individuals with an income level at 200% FPG or below receive free care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“HFA eligibility is based upon expanded income levels of up to 400% of FPG and is prorated on a sliding scale applicable to the respective market area.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Self Regional Healthcare
Greenwood, Greenwood County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Self Regional Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Only those persons whose gross family income is equal to or less than 200% of the current FPG may qualify for full financial assistance through the SRH Medical Financial Assistance Program.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- No more than every 180 days for outpatient; every 30 days for inpatient
The policy says
“A Medical Financial Assistance application is required every 30 days for inpatient admission and no more than every 180 days from the initial date of service for outpatient visits.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Pelham Medical Center
Greer, Greenville County · Government, general acute care · Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center
Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
McLeod Loris Seacoast
Loris, Horry County · Nonprofit, general acute care · McLeod Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Full Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is at or below 200% FPL will receive 100% on Uninsured or Balance After Insurance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is more than 200% and at or below 300% will be expected a partial discount on uninsured balances and balance after insurance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“The financial assistance application form must be completed and returned within 240 days of the first post discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
McLeod Health Clarendon
Manning, Clarendon County · Nonprofit, general acute care · McLeod Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Full Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is at or below 200% FPL will receive 100% on Uninsured or Balance After Insurance”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Discounts
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial Financial Assistance: Patient whose gross family income is more than 200% and at or below 300% will be expected a partial discount on uninsured balances and balance after insurance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
- Timing
- 240 days from the first post-discharge billing statement
The policy says
“The financial assistance application form must be completed and returned within 240 days of the first post discharge billing statement.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-09.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Mount Pleasant Hospital
Mount Pleasant, Charleston County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center
Mullins, Marion County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Murrells Inlet, Horry County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Newberry Health
Newberry, Newberry County · Nonprofit, general acute care
Cannon Memorial Hospital
Pickens, Pickens County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
Seneca, Oconee County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
Simpsonville, Greenville County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Spartanburg Medical Center
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County · Government, general acute care · Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley
Summerville, Dorchester County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
Sumter, Sumter County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Union Medical Center
Union, Union County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Hampton Regional Medical Center
Varnville, Hampton County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, Lexington County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-09 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
For-profit hospitals
The federal rules for nonprofit hospitals do not apply to a for-profit hospital. Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Aiken, Aiken County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Kershawhealth
Camden, Kershaw County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
Charleston, Charleston County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Trident Medical Center
Charleston, Charleston County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Musc Health Chester Medical Center
Chester, Chester County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
Conway, Horry County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Carolina Ctr for Behavioral Health,the
Greer, Greenville County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Coastal Carolina Hospital
Hardeeville, Jasper County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Hartsville, Darlington County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
Lancaster, Lancaster County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Rebound Behavioral Health
Lancaster, Lancaster County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, Charleston County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, Horry County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, York County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Springbrook Behavioral Health System
Travelers Rest, Greenville County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Colleton Medical Center
Walterboro, Colleton County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
West Columbia, Lexington County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Federal rules for nonprofit hospitals
- A nonprofit hospital must have a written financial assistance policy. There is no federal income level: the policy sets its own criteria.
- It must accept applications for at least 240 days after the first bill sent after you leave.
- For patients it finds eligible, charges for emergency and other medically necessary care are limited to the amounts generally billed to people with insurance.
- These rules apply to hospitals recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), including government hospitals with that status.
More in the hospital charity care guide.
What to ask the billing office
- Ask for the financial assistance policy, the application and the plain language summary.
- Ask which income limit applies to your household and what counts as income.
- Ask whether the doctors who treated you are covered by the policy or bill separately.
- Ask until when you can still apply for the bill you have, and ask for the answer in writing.
The free financial assistance letter asks for all three papers. Denied? How to appeal or reapply. Already paid? How applying after you have paid works. Compare large health systems on the hospital list.
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Sources
The list of hospitals, their towns, counties and ownership come from Hospital General Information (CMS Provider Data Catalog), modified 2026-07-22. Ownership is CMS’s label, not a tax ruling. We left out the 3 hospitals the CMS file lists under federal ownership, such as VA and military hospitals.
Each figure comes from the hospital’s own policy, which every figure links to, with the policy’s words and the day we read it (2026-11-09). We used AI reading tools, and a second independent check compared each quote and figure with the policy text. A figure that was not confirmed is left out. Dollar amounts use the 2026 federal poverty guidelines for the 48 states and Washington, DC (91 FR 1797).
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