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Bear Valley Community Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Bear Valley Community Hospital must offer free or discounted care to patients who can't afford their bills. Here's who qualifies and how to apply — you can apply even if your bill already went to collections.
Do you qualify for FREE care?
Bear Valley Community Hospital provides free (charity) care to patients at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. If your yearly household income is at or below the amount for your household size, you likely qualify for 100% free care:
| Household size | Yearly income at or below | You likely qualify for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,025/yr | 100% free care |
| 2 people | $29,863/yr | 100% free care |
| 3 people | $37,702/yr | 100% free care |
| 4 people | $45,540/yr | 100% free care |
| 5 people | $53,378/yr | 100% free care |
| 6 people | $61,217/yr | 100% free care |
| 7 people | $69,055/yr | 100% free care |
| 8 people | $76,894/yr | 100% free care |
Discounted care
Patients up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level qualify for discounted care — you'd owe no more than the amount generally billed to insured patients:
| Household size | Yearly income at or below | You likely qualify for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $63,840/yr | discounted care |
| 2 people | $86,560/yr | discounted care |
| 3 people | $109,280/yr | discounted care |
| 4 people | $132,000/yr | discounted care |
| 5 people | $154,720/yr | discounted care |
| 6 people | $177,440/yr | discounted care |
| 7 people | $200,160/yr | discounted care |
| 8 people | $222,880/yr | discounted care |
What you'll need to apply
- Financial Assistance Evaluation Application (Appendix A)
- Documentation of ineligibility for government sponsored programs
- Copies of prior year tax return
- Most recent one (1) month of pay stubs
- Review of family's gross income, number of family members, employment status, and outstanding balances of medical bills
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