Financial Assistance Program |
Provides full or partial assistance for hospital bills based on income level. |
Household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level for full assistance; partial assistance available above this threshold. |
Available at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville |
Charitable Care |
Free care for individuals and families with low household income. |
Up to three times (300%) the federal poverty level; discounted care up to 322% of poverty level. |
Apply through hospital financial services |
Medical Debt Forgiveness (Charity Care) |
Assistance with medical bill forgiveness and discounted care. |
Households under 204% of the federal poverty level qualify for free care; under 322% qualify for discounts. |
Assistance available through organizations such as Dollar For |
Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville |
Primary care, specialty care, mental health counseling, preventive health, laboratory services, vital screenings, and medications at no cost. |
Working, uninsured individuals in Northeast Florida |
Partner organization; referral and transportation support available |
Advance Care Planning & Palliative Care |
Assistance with advance care directives and supportive care for serious illness. |
Patients with chronic or severe illness and families needing support |
Available through Baptist Health´s patient resources |
Social Support Options |
Collaboration with community agencies for advanced health needs, social services, and transportation. |
Patients referred by hospital staff or partner organizations |
Available via care coordination team |
In-home Care Services |
Referrals for home health services and continued care post-discharge. |
Patients requiring long-term care at home |
Coordinated during hospital discharge planning |
Day Care / Adult Day Centers |
Referrals to local adult day care options for supervision and care during the day. |
Low-income, elderly, or disabled adults needing daytime supervision |
Coordinated by hospital social work or case management |