Financial help and your bill

This optional step estimates whether you might qualify for free or discounted care at a California hospital, and checks a Good Faith Estimate if you are uninsured.

This is an estimate, not a decision

The hospital decides. You can ask for its financial assistance policy.

What to ask the billing office

You can ask for any of these by phone or in writing.

Ask for the financial assistance application.
Ask for a copy of the hospital's financial assistance policy.
Ask about a payment plan, and ask that the bill not be sent to collections while you apply.

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Financial help and your bill

This optional step estimates whether you might qualify for free or discounted care at a California hospital, and checks a Good Faith Estimate if you are uninsured.

This is an estimate, not a decision

The hospital decides. You can ask for its financial assistance policy.

What to ask the billing office

You can ask for any of these by phone or in writing.

Ask for the financial assistance application.
Ask for a copy of the hospital's financial assistance policy.
Ask about a payment plan, and ask that the bill not be sent to collections while you apply.

Back to report