How to Apply for Tampa General Hospital Financial Assistance
Request the current charity-care application and checklist before assuming a payment plan is the only option.
Start here
Call TGH Patient Financial Assistance at 813-844-8084. For questions about an existing hospital bill, Patient Financial Services is 813-844-7291.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Open forms and policiesWhat to have ready
- TGH bills and patient account numbers
- Identification, residency, household, and income documents on the checklist
- Insurance explanations and Medicaid decisions when applicable
- Written explanation when documents do not show current hardship
Words you can use
“I need to apply for financial assistance for TGH account [number]. Please give me the current application, checklist, deadline, and how the account is handled during review.”
Steps in order
- 1
Request an itemized bill and confirm insurance processing.
- 2
Use the current forms and collect the full checklist.
- 3
Keep proof of submission and ask when the file is complete.
- 4
Request the written decision and reconsideration route.
If the first answer is no or wait
Ask for the exact missing item in writing. Do not assume a payment plan is the only option before assistance is decided.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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