CobijoHealth
Check if you qualify →

HomeNorth Carolina hospitals › Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center — Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Murphy, Cherokee County, NC

Under North Carolina's hospital financial assistance program, Erlanger Murphy Medical Center must offer free or discounted care to eligible low-income and uninsured patients. Here's what the program guarantees — and how to apply.

What North Carolina's program guarantees

Under North Carolina's Medical Debt Relief Program, Erlanger Murphy Medical Center must provide FREE care to uninsured patients at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and discounted care for patients up to 300%.

This is the required minimum — Erlanger Murphy Medical Center may offer more generous help. The only way to know is to apply, and applying is always free.

This is a program North Carolina renews each year, so the exact help available can change over time. The hospital can confirm what applies to you right now — and applying is always free.

How to apply

📞 (828) 837-8161

When you call, say: “I'd like to apply for financial assistance (charity care) for a hospital bill. Can you send me the application and tell me which documents I need?”

Not sure if you qualify?

Answer 3 quick questions and get a personalized plan plus a ready-to-send request letter — free, in your language.

Check my bill for Erlanger Murphy Medical Center →

Share or print this page