Hospital Fair Pricing Program...New Law in California for Reporting

Search for a hospital policy by name or location to view it's discounting program for pricing...this is a result of a law prohibiting hospitals from charging low to moderate income patients more than the highest rates charged by Medicare or any other government payment program listed at the hospital...50 hospitals have not submitted policies yet...most of the hospitals who have not submitted are in southern California...BD

If you are uninsured or have high healthcare costs, you may be eligible for free or discounted hospital care. California law requires every hospital to offer reduced rates to many uninsured and underinsured patients that are low-and moderate-income, and to have policies about who qualifies for free care.
With some exceptions, you could qualify for free or discounted care if:

Your income is below 350% of the Federal Poverty Level (currently about $36,000 per year for one person or about $72,000 per year for a family of four) AND
You do not have health insurance of any kind, or you have health insurance or coverage, but your medical costs are more than 10% of your family’s income in the last year.

Additionally, some hospitals offer discounts to people with incomes higher than 350% of the Federal Poverty Level. Also, note that rural hospitals may set eligibility standards below 350% of the Federal Poverty Level. It is important to read the hospital's policy and application to determine whether or not you qualify for the program.

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