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363 California hospitals, by town.
Nonprofit and government hospitals
Alameda Hospital
Alameda, Alameda County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Modoc Medical Center
Alturas, Modoc County · Government, critical access
- Free care
- Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“• Patients below 100% of the federal poverty level pay nothing.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“• Patients between 301% and 400% of the federal poverty level receive a 20% discount on their bill.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Anaheim, Orange County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Permanente Orange County Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim, Orange County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Antioch
Antioch, Contra Costa County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Sutter Delta Medical Center
Antioch, Contra Costa County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
USC Arcadia Hospital
Arcadia, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Keck Medicine of USC
- 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
“ii. For income levels at or below 200% of FPL, the entire hospital bill will be forgiven.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose family income is 400% or less of federal poverty guidelines may be eligible for assistance through Keck Medicine of USC Financial Assistance Program.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No deadline stated; eligibility can be determined at any time
The policy says
“c. Eligibility for financial assistance may be determined at any time KMC is in receipt of qualifying information.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Auburn, Placer County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Catalina Island Health
Avalon, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, critical access
- 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
“Income 200% or less FPL shall be granted full (100%) charity care (free care) for a 12-month period.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income 301%-400% of FPL Guidelines discounted to 75% of Self Pay Liability.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No deadline stated; 3 weeks to complete the application once started
The policy says
“The patient shall be allowed three weeks (3) to complete the Financial Assistance Evaluation Application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, Kern County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, Kern County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kern Medical
Bakersfield, Kern County · Government, general acute care · Kern Medical
- 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
“Below 200% of FPL would be eligible for full discount to charity care,”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“above 200%, but not more than 400% of the FPL, would be eligible to receive services at the rates of payment received from Medicare.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Eligibility may be determined at any time
The policy says
“Eligibility for discounted payment or charity care may be determined at any time that the hospital is in receipt of application for financial assistance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Bakersfield, Kern County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income of up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive hospital services at no cost to you.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with an annual family income between 401-500% of the Federal Poverty level, you may be eligible to have your bills for hospital services reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Banning, Riverside County · Government, general acute care · San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital (district)
- 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
“Charity Care (Free Care): Hospital services provided at no cost to patients with household income at or below 200% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Discounted Care: Reduced charges for patients with household income between 201%–400% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp
Berkeley, Alameda County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Bear Valley Community Hospital
Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Northern Inyo Healthcare District
Bishop, Inyo County · Government, critical access · Northern Inyo Healthcare District
- Free care
- Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Full Charity Care is available to patients whose Family Incomes are at or below 100% of the most recent Federal Poverty Income guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“NIHD shall provide a 40%-90% discount on services that are not already discounted to patients whose Family Incomes are between 101% and 400% of the most recent Family Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Eligibility may be determined at any time
The policy says
“Eligibility for discounted payments or charity care may be determined at any time the District is in receipt of the information specified in section A of this procedure.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Palo Verde Hospital
Blythe, Riverside County · Government, critical access · Palo Verde Healthcare District
- Free care
- Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with income at or below 100% of the federal poverty level are eligible for Paloverde Hospital Free Charity Care Program.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with combined income at or below 400% of federal poverty level and are uninsured or Under-Insured will be eligible to apply for the Palo Verde (discount payment) Financial Assistance Program”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- any time
The policy says
“Patient may apply for Financial Assistance/Charity Care at any time.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Pioneers Memorial Hospital
Brawley, Imperial County · Government, general acute care · Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If an uninsured patient’s family income is 200% or less of the established poverty income level, based upon current FPL Guidelines, and the patient meets all other Financial Assistance qualification requirements, the patient qualifies for full charity care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If an uninsured patient’s family income is between 201% and 400% of the established poverty income level, based upon current FPL”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center (Burbank)
Burbank, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Peninsula Medical Center
Burlingame, San Mateo County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Carmichael, Sacramento County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income of up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive hospital services at no cost to you.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with an annual family income between 401-500% of the Federal Poverty level, you may be eligible to have your bills for hospital services reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Eden Medical Center
Castro Valley, Alameda County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Surprise Valley Community Hospital
Cedarville, Modoc County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Seneca Healthcare District
Chester, Plumas County · Government, critical access
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Enloe Health
Chico, Butte County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Adventist Health Clear Lake
Clearlake, Lake County · Nonprofit, critical access · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, Fresno County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Community Medical Centers
- Discounts
- Up to 450% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $148,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“1. Who have a family income between 401-450% of the FPL; and”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Applications are considered at any time
The policy says
“Applications received at any time will be considered for acceptance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Coalinga Regional Medical Center
Coalinga, Fresno County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, San Bernardino County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Concord, Contra Costa County · Nonprofit, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus
Concord, Contra Costa County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Aurora Charter Oak Hospital
Covina, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · Aurora Behavioral Health
Sutter Coast Hospital
Crescent City, Del Norte County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sutter Davis Hospital
Davis, Yolo County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Downey
Downey, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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PIH Health Downey Hospital
Downey, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Downey, Los Angeles County · Government, general acute care · Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
- 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
“It is no cost (free) for patients with income at or under 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and a reduced cost, sliding scale for those over 200% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
El Centro Regional Medical Center
El Centro, Imperial County · Government, general acute care
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Encinitas, San Diego County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Scripps 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
“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.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
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.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No deadline stated; encouraged to submit within 30 days
The policy says
“Patients are encouraged to submit initial qualifying information within 30 days whenever possible.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Palomar Health Downtown Campus
Escondido, San Diego County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Providence St. Joseph Hospital (Eureka)
Eureka, Humboldt County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sempervirens Psychiatric Health Facility
Eureka, Humboldt County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
NorthBay Medical Center
Fairfield, Solano County · Nonprofit, general acute care · NorthBay Health
- Free care
- Up to 138% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $45,540 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If family income is 138% of the FPL or less: Charity Care with free care to the patient.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If family income is 139% to 400% of the FPL: Reduced Care to the patient at 100% of the Medicare Fee Schedule and reasonable payment terms.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Incomplete applications held 120 days from first billing statement before referral to collections
The policy says
“Incomplete applications will be held for 120 days from first billing statement before the account is referred for collections.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Mayers Memorial Hospital
Fall River Mills, Shasta County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Folsom, Sacramento County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income of up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive hospital services at no cost to you.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with an annual family income between 401-500% of the Federal Poverty level, you may be eligible to have your bills for hospital services reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana
Fontana, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
Fort Bragg, Mendocino County · Nonprofit, critical access · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital
Fortuna, Humboldt County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center
Fremont, Alameda County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Washington Hospital
Fremont, Alameda County · Government, general acute care · Washington Health (Washington Township Health Care District)
- Timing
- Any time
The policy says
“Patient can reapply for charity care or financial assistance at any time.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
San Joaquin General Hospital
French Camp, San Joaquin County · Government, general acute care · San Joaquin County (county)
- 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
“Patients whose household income is less than or equal to 200% of the current FPL guidelines may be eligible for full financial assistance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose household income is less than or equal to 400% of the current FPL guidelines may be eligible for partial financial assistance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No time limit
The policy says
“The Hospital will not impose time limits for applying for charity or discounted payment nor will it deny eligibility based on the timing of a patient’s application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, Fresno County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Community Medical Centers
- Discounts
- Up to 450% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $148,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“1. Who have a family income between 401-450% of the FPL; and”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Applications are considered at any time
The policy says
“Applications received at any time will be considered for acceptance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fresno
Fresno, Fresno County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, Fresno County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Trinity Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Uninsured Patients whose Family Income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will be eligible for a 100% discount on the charges for services received.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose Family Income is above 200% of the FPL and does not exceed 400% of the FPL (or the higher % required by state law, if applicable) will be eligible for a discount on the charges for services received.”
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Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Fullerton, Orange County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital (SoHum Health)
Garberville, Humboldt County · Government, critical access · Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District (SoHum Health)
- 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
“To be considered for charity care, the patient’s family income must be at or below 400% of the current Federal Poverty Level (FPL).”
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- Timing
- All documentation within 90 days of the application
The policy says
“All documentation must be provided within 90 days of the application.”
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Adventist Health Glendale
Glendale, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center
Glendale, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Glendale, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Keck Medicine of USC
- 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
“ii. For income levels at or below 200% of FPL, the entire hospital bill will be forgiven.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose family income is 400% or less of federal poverty guidelines may be eligible for assistance through Keck Medicine of USC Financial Assistance Program.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No deadline stated; eligibility can be determined at any time
The policy says
“c. Eligibility for financial assistance may be determined at any time KMC is in receipt of qualifying information.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Glendora, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Glendora Hospital
Glendora, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, psychiatric
- 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
“200% of less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“200% to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level Medicare or Medi-Cal Rate (whichever is higher)”
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- Timing
- No time limit to apply
The policy says
“The hospital “shall not impose time limits for applying for charity care or discounted payments, nor deny eligibility based on the timing of a patient’s application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Grass Valley, Nevada County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
MarinHealth Medical Center
Greenbrae, Marin County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Orchard Hospital
Gridley, Butte County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Discounts
- Up to 600% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $198,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“2. Patients whose family income is at or above 400% of the FPL but no more than 600% of the”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 21 days after application to submit documentation
The policy says
“Once the application is received, patients have three weeks (21 days) to”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, Kings County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital South Bay
Harbor City, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
St Rose Hospital
Hayward, Alameda County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Healdsburg Hospital
Healdsburg, Sonoma County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Hollister, Santa Clara County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sutter Amador Hospital
Jackson, Amador County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital (Mee Memorial)
King City, Monterey County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla
La Jolla, San Diego County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Scripps 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
“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.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
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.”
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- Timing
- No deadline stated; encouraged to submit within 30 days
The policy says
“Patients are encouraged to submit initial qualifying information within 30 days whenever possible.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Alvarado Parkway Institute
La Mesa, San Diego County · Nonprofit, psychiatric
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“400% at or below FPL – charity care (full waiver of charges) for patients with high medical costs to include out of pocket costs.”
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Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, San Diego County · Government, general acute care · Sharp HealthCare
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Uninsured patients with family income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) qualify for free care (Charity Care).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No application deadline
The policy says
“No Application Deadlines: Hospitals cannot impose time limits for charity care or discounted payment consideration.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
Laguna Hills, Orange County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mountains Community Hospital
Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kern Valley Healthcare District
Lake Isabella, Kern County · Government, critical access · Kern Valley Healthcare District
- Free care
- Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“For patients whose income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty level will qualify for Charity Care which is free care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“For patients whose income is between 101% and 400% will qualify for a financial assistance discount (90%-55% discount of total charges).”
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Sutter Lakeside Hospital
Lakeport, Lake County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster, Los Angeles County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Lodi, San Joaquin County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Loma Linda University Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Free care is available for an uninsured patient whose family income is 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial discounts are available for insured and uninsured patients between 201% and 400% of the federal poverty guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Accepted at any point the patient requests
The policy says
“Financial Assistance applications are accepted at any point where the patient makes a request, or when the hospital or its agents identify an individual patient’s potential need.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Loma Linda University Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Free care is available for an uninsured patient whose family income is 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial discounts are available for insured and uninsured patients between 201% and 400% of the federal poverty guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Accepted at any point the patient requests
The policy says
“Financial Assistance applications are accepted at any point where the patient makes a request, or when the hospital or its agents identify an individual patient’s potential need.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Lompoc, Santa Barbara County · Government, general acute care · Lompoc Valley Medical Center
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If an uninsured or High Medical Costs patient’s family income is 200% or less of the established poverty income level, based upon current FPL Guidelines, and the patient meets all other Financial Assistance qualification requirements, the patient qualifies for full charity care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 350% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $115,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If an uninsured patient’s family income is between 201% and 350% of the established poverty income level, based upon current FPL Guidelines, and the patient meets all other Financial Assistance qualification requirements, the following will apply:”
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- Timing
- No deadline stated; may apply before, during or after care
The policy says
“The application form may be completed prior to service, during a patient stay, or after services are completed and the patient has been discharged.”
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Southern Inyo Healthcare District
Lone Pine, Inyo County · Government, critical access · Southern Inyo Healthcare District
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- No time limit on applications
The policy says
“No Time Limits: The Hospital shall not impose time limits for charity care applications or deny eligibility based on application timing.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Memorial Care Miller Children'S & Women'S Hosp Lb
Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, childrens
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center
Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
St. Mary Medical Center (Long Beach)
Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Adventist Health White Memorial
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
California Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Cedars-Sinai
- 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
“Charity Care will be made available to patients whose family income is at or below 400% of FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 600% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $198,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose income ranges between 401% to 600% of FPL qualify for a Discount Payment.”
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- Timing
- Can apply at any time
The policy says
“Patients may apply for Charity Care or a Discount Payment at any time.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, childrens
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Keck Hospital of USC
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Keck Medicine of USC
- 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
“ii. For income levels at or below 200% of FPL, the entire hospital bill will be forgiven.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose family income is 400% or less of federal poverty guidelines may be eligible for assistance through Keck Medicine of USC Financial Assistance Program.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No deadline stated; eligibility can be determined at any time
The policy says
“c. Eligibility for financial assistance may be determined at any time KMC is in receipt of qualifying information.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Government, general acute care · Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
- 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
“It is no cost (free) for patients with income at or under 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and a reduced cost, sliding scale for those over 200% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Government, psychiatric · UCLA Health
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Self-Pay Patients with Patient's Family incomes not exceeding 400% of the FPL and who reside in the Hospital's primary service area as defined in Appendix 1 may be eligible for a 100% Charity Care discount on services rendered and billed by the Hospital for emergency and Medically Necessary Care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 450% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $148,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Self-Pay Patients with Patient's Family incomes between 401% and 450% of FPL and who reside in the Hospital's primary service area as defined in Appendix 1, may be eligible for a partial Charity Care discount on services rendered and billed by the Hospital for emergency and Medically Necessary Care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Government, general acute care · UCLA Health
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Self-Pay Patients with Patient's Family incomes not exceeding 400% of the FPL and who reside in the Hospital's primary service area as defined in Appendix 1 may be eligible for a 100% Charity Care discount on services rendered and billed by the Hospital for emergency and Medically Necessary Care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 450% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $148,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Self-Pay Patients with Patient's Family incomes between 401% and 450% of FPL and who reside in the Hospital's primary service area as defined in Appendix 1, may be eligible for a partial Charity Care discount on services rendered and billed by the Hospital for emergency and Medically Necessary Care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
Los Banos, Merced County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Saint Francis Medical Center
Lynwood, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Madera Community Hospital
Madera, Madera County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- 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
“Patients whose family income is at or below 400% of the FPL may receive free care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 600% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $198,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients whose family income is at or above 400% of the FPL but no more than 600%of the FPL are eligible to receive services at discounted rates.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Valley Children's Hospital
Madera, Madera County · Nonprofit, childrens · Valley Children's Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Valley Children's will provide charity care to uninsured applicants whose qualifying income is at 200% or less of the unit value(s) established by the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Poverty Guidelines”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Valley Children's will provide a discount for uninsured patients and patients with high medical costs whose income for the last twelve (12) months does not exceed 400% of the of the unit value(s) established by the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Poverty Guidelines”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Mammoth Hospital
Mammoth Lakes, Mono County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Manteca, San Joaquin County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Manteca
Manteca, San Joaquin County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
John C. Fremont Healthcare District
Mariposa, Mariposa County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez, Contra Costa County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Merced, Merced County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income of up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive hospital services at no cost to you.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with an annual family income between 401-500% of the Federal Poverty level, you may be eligible to have your bills for hospital services reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Mission Hills, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
CHOC at Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo, Orange County · Nonprofit, childrens · CHOC
- 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
“Those families with an annual income of 400% or less of the Federal Poverty Guidelines would be eligible for a 100% Financial Assistance adjustment.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“For uninsured patients with household incomes between 451% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level, CHOC shall provide a discounted Private Pay Fee Schedule, whereby the allowable medical expense would be equivalent to a 50% discount off billed charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, Orange County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Memorial Medical Center (Modesto)
Modesto, Stanislaus County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
Modesto, Stanislaus County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Montclair Hospital Medical Center
Montclair, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Prime Healthcare
- Discounts
- Up to 450% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $148,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“(i) the patient’s Family income does not exceed 450% of the Federal Poverty Level;”
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- Timing
- No time limit; apply promptly after care but eligibility can be determined at any time
The policy says
“The Hospital will not impose time limits for applying for charity care or discounted payments, nor will it deny eligibility based on the timing of a patient’s application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello
Montebello, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP)
Monterey, Monterey County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley, Riverside County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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RUHS Medical Center
Moreno Valley, Riverside County · Government, general acute care · Riverside University Health System
- Free care
- Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with income at or below 100% of the federal poverty level are eligible for RUHS – MEDICAL CENTER Free Charity Care Program.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with combined income at or below 400% of federal poverty level”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- any time
The policy says
“Patient may apply for Financial Assistance/Charity Care at any time.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta
Mount Shasta, Siskiyou County · Nonprofit, critical access · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income of up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive hospital services at no cost to you.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with an annual family income between 401- 500% of the Federal Poverty level, you may be eligible to have your bills for hospital services reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
El Camino Health
Mountain View, Santa Clara County · Government, general acute care · El Camino Health
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“ECH provides full Charity Care to uninsured patients whose family incomes are at or below 400% of the FPL or patients with high medical costs whose family incomes are at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Applications accepted at any time
The policy says
“ECH shall accept and process an application at any time.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
Murrieta, Riverside County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Loma Linda University Health
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Free care is available for an uninsured patient whose family income is 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Partial discounts are available for insured and uninsured patients between 201% and 400% of the federal poverty guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Accepted at any point the patient requests
The policy says
“Financial Assistance applications are accepted at any point where the patient makes a request, or when the hospital or its agents identify an individual patient’s potential need.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Napa, Napa County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Napa, Napa County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Colorado River Medical Center
Needles, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Hoag Hospital
Newport Beach, Orange County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Hoag
- 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
“Free care is offered to patients with family income of 200% or less of FPL and discounted care is offered to patients with family income of 201% to 400% of FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Free care is offered to patients with family income of 200% or less of FPL and discounted care is offered to patients with family income of 201% to 400% of FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 240 days after first post-discharge billing
The policy says
“In general, a Financial Assistance Program application will be accepted if submitted more than 240 days after the initial post-discharge billing,”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan
Norwalk, Los Angeles County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Novato Community Hospital
Novato, Marin County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Oak Valley Hospital
Oakdale, Stanislaus County · Government, general acute care · Oak Valley Hospital District
- 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
“200% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“201% to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level Medicare or Medi-Cal Rate (whichever is higher)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland, Alameda County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Highland Hospital
Oakland, Alameda County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Oakland
Oakland, Alameda County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (Oakland)
Oakland, Alameda County · Nonprofit, childrens · UCSF Health
- 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
“Families with an income at or below 400 percent of federal poverty level (FPL) guidelines are generally eligible for 100 percent assistance from UCSF.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 240 days from first bill
The policy says
“A patient should make best efforts to submit a completed Financial Assistance application form within 240 days (i.e. eight (8) months) of the day UCSF Medical Center sends the first bill for medical services to the patient.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Sharp Tri-City Medical Center
Oceanside, San Diego County · Government, general acute care · Sharp HealthCare
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“1. Uninsured patients with family income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) qualify for free care (Charity Care).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No application deadline
The policy says
“3. No Application Deadlines: Hospitals cannot impose time limits for charity care or discounted payment consideration.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Ojai Valley Community Hospital (Community Memorial Health System)
Ojai, Ventura County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
CHOC Hospital (Children's Hospital of Orange County)
Orange, Orange County · Nonprofit, childrens · CHOC
- 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
“Those families with an annual income of 400% or less of the Federal Poverty Guidelines would be eligible for a 100% Financial Assistance adjustment.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“For uninsured patients with household incomes between 451% and 550% of the Federal Poverty Level, CHOC shall provide a discounted Private Pay Fee Schedule, whereby the allowable medical expense would be equivalent to a 50% discount off billed charges.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange
Orange, Orange County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
UCI Health - Orange (UCI Medical Center)
Orange, Orange County · Government, general acute care · UCI Health
- 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
“Generally, patients with family income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level will be eligible for a discount of 100%.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Any time after the first post-discharge billing statement or during collections
The policy says
“The patient or other individual responsible for payment may apply for financial assistance any time after the first post- discharge billing statement or any time during the collection process.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Oroville Hospital
Oroville, Butte 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.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“5- Uninsured income levels between 0% and 200% Federal Poverty Level: a. May qualify for 100% Financial Assistance or charity adjustment.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“ii. A patient who has a family income that does not exceed 400 percent of the federal poverty level.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
St. John's Regional Medical Center
Oxnard, Ventura County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County · Nonprofit, childrens · Stanford Health Care
- Timing
- No time limit to apply
The policy says
“LPCH shall not impose time limits for applying for Financial Assistance under this Policy, nor deny eligibility based on the timing of a Patient’s/Guarantor’s application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Kaiser Foundation Hospital Panorama City
Panorama City, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Mission Community Hospital
Panorama City, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Petaluma Valley Hospital
Petaluma, Sonoma County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Marshall Medical Center
Placerville, El Dorado County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Pleasanton, Alameda County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Stanford Health Care
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Uninsured Patients and Patients with High Medical Costs with annualized Family Incomes not in excess of 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may be eligible for Charity Care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No time limit to apply
The policy says
“SHC-TV will not impose time limits for applying for Financial Assistance under this Policy, nor deny eligibility based on the timing of a Patient’s application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Pomona, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Porterville Developmental Center
Porterville, Tulare County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, Tulare County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Eastern Plumas Health Care (Portola)
Portola, Plumas County · Government, critical access · Eastern Plumas Health Care
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive Charity Care financial assistance, i.e., hospital services at no cost to you.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income from 200% to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive Discounted Care, i.e., where your payment is based on the higher of the Medicare or Medi-Cal rate.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Palomar Medical Center Poway
Poway, San Diego County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Plumas District Hospital
Quincy, Plumas County · Government, critical access
St. Elizabeth Community Hospital
Red Bluff, Tehama County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Redding, Shasta County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center
Redwood City, San Mateo County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Sequoia Hospital
Redwood City, San Mateo County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Adventist Health Reedley
Reedley, Fresno County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
MPTF Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. Center for Behavioral Health
Reseda, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · Motion Picture & Television Fund
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Uninsured patients – Patients with no third-party health coverage, whose family income within the prior 12 months is at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, are eligible for charity care (free care).”
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- Timing
- Any time before, during, or after receiving a bill
The policy says
“You can apply any time before, during, or after you receive a bill.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Ridgecrest, Kern County · Nonprofit, critical access
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
Riverside, Riverside County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Roseville
Roseville, Placer County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, Placer County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center
Sacramento, Sacramento County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
Sacramento, Sacramento County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, Sacramento County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
Sacramento, Sacramento County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income of up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive hospital services at no cost to you.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with an annual family income between 401-500% of the Federal Poverty level, you may be eligible to have your bills for hospital services reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Shriners Children's Northern California
Sacramento, Sacramento County · Nonprofit, childrens
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Sacramento, Sacramento County · Nonprofit, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sacramento, Sacramento County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, Sacramento County · Government, general acute care · UC Davis Health
- 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
“Generally, patients with family income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level will be eligible for a discount of 100%.”
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Adventist Health St. Helena
Saint Helena, Napa County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
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- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
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Natividad Medical Center
Salinas, Monterey County · Government, general acute care · Monterey County Health (county)
- Free care
- Up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $33,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Charity Care patients are Self-Pay or patients with High Medical Costs who are at or below one hundred percent (100%) of the current FPL and have”
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- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“a. Applicants must have family income at or below four hundred percent (400%) of the current FPL.”
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- Timing
- Any time
The policy says
“g. Eligibility for Financial Assistance is determined at any time Natividad is in receipt of information related to eligibility.”
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Salinas Valley Health Medical Center
Salinas, Monterey County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Salinas Valley Health (healthcare district)
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If the patient’s adjusted gross family income is between 201% and 400% of the established poverty income level,”
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- Timing
- No time limit
The policy says
“Care or Discount Payments shall be determined at any time, and SVHMC shall not impose time limits for applying for Full Charity Care or Discount”
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Mark Twain Medical Center
San Andreas, Calaveras County · Nonprofit, critical access · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income of up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive hospital services at no cost to you.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with an annual family income between 401-500% of the Federal Poverty level, you may be eligible to have your bills for hospital services reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
St. Bernardine Medical Center
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, San Diego County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
San Diego, San Diego County · Nonprofit, childrens · Rady Children's Health
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 550% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $181,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego
San Diego, San Diego County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Scripps 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
“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.”
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- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
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.”
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- Timing
- No deadline stated; encouraged to submit within 30 days
The policy says
“Patients are encouraged to submit initial qualifying information within 30 days whenever possible.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, San Diego County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Sharp HealthCare
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Uninsured patients with family income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) qualify for free care (Charity Care).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No application deadline
The policy says
“No Application Deadlines: Hospitals cannot impose time limits for charity care or discounted payment consideration.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
San Diego, San Diego County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · Sharp HealthCare
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Uninsured patients with family income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) qualify for free care (Charity Care).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No application deadline
The policy says
“No Application Deadlines: Hospitals cannot impose time limits for charity care or discounted payment consideration.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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UC San Diego Health Hillcrest
San Diego, San Diego County · Nonprofit, general acute care · UC San Diego Health
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Patients without insurance and with a family income at or below 400% of federal poverty guidelines (FPG) generally qualify for a 100% discount.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
California Pacific Medical Ctr-Davies Campus Hosp
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Chinese Hospital
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Jewish Home & Rehab Center
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“The resident’s household income is between 200-400% of the federal poverty level and that value determines the amount of the discount to be applied”
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- Timing
- 30 days to submit verification after starting an application
The policy says
“Verification required by each program must be submitted within 30 days of starting an application.”
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Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Francisco
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Government, general acute care · San Francisco Dept of Public Health (SF Health Network)
- Timing
- 30 days to provide verification after starting an application
The policy says
“Verification required by each program is requested within 30 days of starting an application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital (Hyde Hospital)
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital (Stanyan Hospital)
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
UCSF Medical Center
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Nonprofit, general acute care · UCSF Health
- 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
“Families with an income at or below 400 percent of federal poverty level (FPL) guidelines are generally eligible for 100 percent assistance from UCSF.”
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- Timing
- 240 days from first bill
The policy says
“A patient should make best efforts to submit a completed Financial Assistance application form within 240 days (i.e. eight (8) months) of the day UCSF Medical Center sends the first bill for medical services to the patient.”
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Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, San Francisco County · Government, general acute care · San Francisco Dept of Public Health (SF Health Network)
- Timing
- 30 days to provide verification after starting an application
The policy says
“Verification required by each program is requested within 30 days of starting an application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center
San Jose, Santa Clara County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose, Santa Clara County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Leandro
San Leandro, Alameda County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
French Hospital Medical Center
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Marcos
San Marcos, San Diego County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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San Mateo Medical Center
San Mateo, San Mateo County · Government, general acute care · San Mateo County Health (county)
- Free care
- Up to 138% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $45,540 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients are eligible for the Charity Care Program if their current household income is at, or below, 138% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Have a current household income at, or below, 400% of the Federal Poverty Level AND”
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Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro
San Pedro, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center
San Rafael, Marin County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County · Government, psychiatric
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Santa Clara
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · UCLA Health
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Self-Pay Patients with Patient's Family incomes not exceeding 400% of the FPL and who reside in the Hospital's primary service area as defined in Appendix 1 may be eligible for a 100% Charity Care discount on services rendered and billed by the Hospital for emergency and Medically Necessary Care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 450% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $148,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Self-Pay Patients with Patient's Family incomes between 401% and 450% of FPL and who reside in the Hospital's primary service area as defined in Appendix 1, may be eligible for a partial Charity Care discount on services rendered and billed by the Hospital for emergency and Medically Necessary Care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
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Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sherman Oaks Hospital
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Simi Valley, Ventura County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
Solvang, Santa Barbara County · Nonprofit, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Sonoma Valley Hospital
Sonoma, Sonoma County · Government, general acute care
- 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
“If your family income is at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, you may qualify for Financial Assistance (the hospital will write off 100% of your balance).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Adventist Health Sonora
Sonora, Tuolumne County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Greater El Monte Community Hospital
South El Monte, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Barton Health
South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital South San Francisco
South San Francisco, San Mateo County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Stanford Health Care
Stanford, Santa Clara County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Stanford Health Care
- Free care
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Uninsured Patients and Patients with High Medical Costs with annualized Family Incomes not in excess of 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may be eligible for Charity Care.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No time limit to apply
The policy says
“SHC will not impose time limits for applying for Financial Assistance under this Policy, nor deny eligibility based on the timing of a Patient’s application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Dameron Hospital
Stockton, San Joaquin County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 150% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $49,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“You may qualify for a discount if your family income is at or below 400% of the federal poverty level, and for free care if your family income is below 150% of the federal poverty level.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“You may qualify for a discount if your family income is at or below 400% of the federal poverty level, and for free care if your family income is below 150% of the federal poverty level.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No deadline
Financial assistance policyPlain language summaryApplication
St. Joseph's Medical Center (Stockton)
Stockton, San Joaquin County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Banner Lassen Medical Center
Susanville, Lassen County · Nonprofit, critical access · Banner 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
“< 200% of FPL 100% discount off AGB 100% discount off BAI”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“> 300% - 400% FPL 50% discount off AGB 50% discount off BAI”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Sylmar, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
- 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
“It is no cost (free) for patients with income at or under 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and a reduced cost, sliding scale for those over 200% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
Tarzana, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Tarzana Treatment Centers
Tarzana, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, psychiatric
- 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
“Less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level-Charity Program 100% Discount of Full Charges”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“350% to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level-Discount Program 25% Discount of Full Charges”
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- Timing
- Any time during admission, billing or collections
The policy says
“Patients may apply for financial assistance at any time during the hospital admissions, billing or collections process.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
Tehachapi, Kern County · Nonprofit, critical access · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, Los Angeles County · Government, general acute care · Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
- 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
“It is no cost (free) for patients with income at or under 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and a reduced cost, sliding scale for those over 200% FPL.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Torrance, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Tahoe Forest Hospital
Truckee, Nevada County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Adventist Health Tulare
Tulare, Tulare County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
Ukiah, Mendocino County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
San Antonio Regional Hospital
Upland, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Families with income up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) receive hospital services at no cost to the patient.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Patients with income between 301% and 400% of FPG qualify for discounted care based on a sliding scale.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No fixed deadline stated; apply as soon as need is indicated, before, during or after care
The policy says
“The financial assistance application should be completed as soon as there is an indication that the patient may be in need of financial assistance.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Kaiser Foundation Hospital Vacaville
Vacaville, Solano County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Adventist Health Vallejo
Vallejo, Solano County · Nonprofit, psychiatric · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Kaiser Foundation Hospital Vallejo
Vallejo, Solano County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Sutter Solano Medical Center
Vallejo, Solano County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
- Discounts
- Up to 650% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $214,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“does not have insurance and has an income that is at or above 400% FPG, and at or below 650% FPG, may still qualify for the Hospital's Discounted Care Program.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
Community Memorial Hospital
Ventura, Ventura County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Ventura County Medical Center
Ventura, Ventura County · Government, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
Victorville, San Bernardino County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Prime Healthcare
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“Charity care is defined as medically necessary inpatient or outpatient hospital services provided at no cost to a patient who (1) is an Uninsured Patient or a Patient with High Medical Costs, (2) has an income equal to or less that 200% of the current applicable federal poverty guideline (“FPG”) and (3) has established qualification in accordance with requirements contained in this policy.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- No deadline; can apply before, during or after care
The policy says
“The Facility will not deny eligibility for financial assistance based on the timing of a patient’s application.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia, Tulare County · Government, general acute care · Kaweah 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
“A full write-off of all balances due from a patient, whether the patient is insured, underinsured or self-pay, shall be granted to those financially qualified patients whose family income is up to 200% of the most recent Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 600% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $198,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Discounted Care will be granted to Financially Qualified Patients earning between 201% and 600% of the Federal Poverty Level based on the most recent Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- Eligibility may be determined at any time
The policy says
“Eligibility for charity care may be determined at any time Kaweah Health is in receipt of information regarding a patient’s family income and financial situation.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County · Nonprofit, general acute care · Kaiser Permanente
- Free care
- Up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $66,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“Income criteria: up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- At least 240 days from the first billing statement
The policy says
“The patient has been provided at least 240 days from the first billing statement to apply for MFA.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Trinity Hospital
Weaverville, Trinity County · Government, critical access
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (we found no policy). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Whittier, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Adventist Health Howard Memorial
Willits, Mendocino County · Nonprofit, critical access · Adventist Health
- Free care
- Up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $99,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“300% or less of the Federal Poverty Level Zero (Full Charity)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“301% - 400% of the Federal Poverty Level 75% of the AGB, less insurance/third party payment (if any) (Discount)”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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Woodland Memorial Hospital (Woodland Healthcare)
Woodland, Yolo County · Nonprofit, general acute care · CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health)
- Free care
- Up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $82,500 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify to receive hospital services at no cost.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 500% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $165,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.
The policy says
“If your annual family income is between 401% and 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to have your bills reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB).”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 365 days from discharge or 240 days from first post-discharge bill, whichever is later
The policy says
“It expires on the later of (i) 365 days from the patient’s discharge from the Hospital Facility or the date of the patient’s EMCare, or (ii) 240 days from the date of the initial post-discharge bill for the EMCare received at a Hospital Facility.”
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Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County · Nonprofit, general acute care
We could not read its financial assistance policy on 2026-11-08 (its website did not open for us). Ask the billing office for the policy and the application.
Fairchild Medical Center
Yreka, Siskiyou County · Nonprofit, critical access
- 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
“Less than or equal to 200 percent of the FPL 100% Charity (Free) Care”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Discounts
- Up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: about $132,000 a year for a family of four in 2026.Only for some patients, for example by insurance, residence or savings: the policy’s words below say which.
The policy says
“(2) Patients with no third-party coverage with family incomes between 201% and 400% of FPL are eligible for a discounted payment.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
- Timing
- 30 days to return complete information once an application is started
The policy says
“A patient has 30 days to return complete information, or the application is considered inactive.”
Read on this document, 2026-11-08.
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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.
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Alhambra, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
Aliso Viejo, Orange County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Anaheim Community Hospital
Anaheim, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Anaheim Global Medical Center
Anaheim, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
West Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Mad River Community Hospital
Arcata, Humboldt County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Bakersfield, Kern County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Good Samaritan Hospital, Lp
Bakersfield, Kern County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Barstow Community Hospital
Barstow, San Bernardino County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
College Hospital
Cerritos, Los Angeles County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Canyon Ridge Hospital
Chino, San Bernardino County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Chino Valley Medical Center
Chino, San Bernardino County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Chula Vista, San Diego County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Colusa Medical Center
Colusa, Colusa County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Corona Regional Medical Center
Corona, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr
Coronado, San Diego County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
College Hospital Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital
Covina, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Ahmc Seton Medical Center
Daly City, San Mateo County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Adventist Health Delano
Delano, Kern County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Encino Hospital Medical Center
Encino, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center
Fountain Valley, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Uci Health - Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
BHC Fremont Hospital
Fremont, Alameda County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Fresno Surgical Hospital
Fresno, Fresno County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center
Garden Grove, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Gardena, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Hemet Global Medical Center
Hemet, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Southern California Hospital at Hollywood
Hollywood, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Huntington Beach Hospital
Huntington Beach, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Community Hospital of Huntington Park
Huntington Park, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Irvine, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
La Jolla, San Diego County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
La Palma, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Uci Health-Lakewood
Lakewood, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
College Medical Center
Long Beach, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility
Long Beach, Los Angeles County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Uci Health - Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Docs Surgical Hospital
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Gateways Hosp Mental Health Ctr
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
L a Downtown Medical Center
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Los Angeles Community Hospital
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
River Vista Behavioral Health
Madera, Madera County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, Stanislaus County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Garfield Medical Center
Monterey Park, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Monterey Park Hospital
Monterey Park, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Murrieta, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Paradise Valley Hospital
National City, San Diego County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
North Sacramento, Sacramento County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Coast Plaza Hospital
Norwalk, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Oakland, Alameda County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Chapman Global Medical Center
Orange, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Healthbridge Children'S Hospital - Orange
Orange, Orange County · For-profit, childrens
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Palmdale, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Aurora Las Encinas
Pasadena, Los Angeles County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Patients' Hospital of Redding
Redding, Shasta County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding, Shasta County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Pacific Grove Hospital
Riverside, Riverside County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Riverside, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
BHC Alhambra Hospital
Rosemead, Los Angeles County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
BHC Sierra Vista Hospital
Sacramento, Sacramento County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Sacramento, Sacramento County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Aurora San Diego
San Diego, San Diego County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
San Dimas Community Hospital
San Dimas, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
San Gabriel, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, Santa Clara County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
San Jose Behavioral Health
San Jose, Santa Clara County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Willow Rock Center
San Leandro, Alameda County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, Contra Costa County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Coastal Communities Hospital
Santa Ana, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Orange County Global Medical Center
Santa Ana, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare-Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
St Joseph'S Behavioral Health Center
Stockton, San Joaquin County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Menifee Global Medical Center
Sun City, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
Sun Valley, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula, Riverside County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Adventist Health Twin Cities
Templeton, San Luis Obispo County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, Ventura County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Del Amo Hospital
Torrance, Los Angeles County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Tracy, San Joaquin County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock, Stanislaus County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Foothill Regional Medical Center
Tustin, Orange County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital
Ventura, Ventura County · For-profit, psychiatric
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville, San Bernardino County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Watsonville Community Hospital
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Ucla West Valley Medical Center
West Hills, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Whittier, Los Angeles County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Glenn Medical Center
Willows, Glenn County · For-profit, critical access
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley
Yuba City, Sutter County · For-profit, general acute care
Ask whether it has a financial assistance or charity care policy.
California law
In California, state law asks hospitals to offer at least these levels of help, by household income. It covers: Licensed general acute care, acute psychiatric and special hospitals, with exceptions for some state-run hospitals.
- At or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines: The charity care or discount payment policy must cover uninsured patients, and patients with high medical costs. Under the discount policy, the hospital expects no more than Medicare or Medi-Cal would pay, whichever is more.
- If you have insurance, the law counts you only with high medical costs: yearly out-of-pocket costs at that hospital, or documented out-of-pocket medical expenses paid anywhere in the past 12 months, above 10% of family income, as the law defines them.
Read on October 11, 2026 from California Health and Safety Code 127405 and California Health and Safety Code 127400. A hospital’s own policy may give more. To see where your household falls, use the free charity care check.
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 14 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 (2026-11-08). 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).
We are not part of any of these hospitals. Policies change, and the hospital decides from its own form, with conditions such as assets or residency that the policy sets. If what you read here differs from the current policy, the policy counts. A correction? Tell us on the Support page.
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