Scripps Health financial assistance

Scripps Health income limits

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: “The hospital bill amount that the patient is responsible for will be forgiven when an income level is 200% percent or less of the FPL.” (page 3 of 4)

Discounts

Up to 400% of the guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four.The policy says: “For income levels between 201 - 400% of FPL, eligible patients will not be charged more than the calculated discounted financial assistance amount.” (page 3 of 4)

Sliding scale

201% to 400%: the patient is not charged more than the discounted financial assistance amount, which the glossary says is estimated from what Medicare would pay, including the patient share. The policy does not list set percentages.

With insurance

Patients whose insurance covers only part of the bill may get help, including when out-of-pocket costs after insurance pass 10% of family income. They must make every reasonable effort to give their coverage details. (Policy, pages 1, 2 and 3.)

Large bills

One way to qualify is if documented out-of-pocket medical costs after insurance in the past 12 months were higher than 10% of family income. Above 400% of the poverty level, Scripps may still consider extenuating circumstances or a catastrophic medical event, with manager approval.