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Central California Rehabilitation Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Central California Rehabilitation 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?
Central California Rehabilitation Hospital provides free (charity) care to patients at or below 400% 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 | $63,840/yr | 100% free care |
| 2 people | $86,560/yr | 100% free care |
| 3 people | $109,280/yr | 100% free care |
| 4 people | $132,000/yr | 100% free care |
| 5 people | $154,720/yr | 100% free care |
| 6 people | $177,440/yr | 100% free care |
| 7 people | $200,160/yr | 100% free care |
| 8 people | $222,880/yr | 100% free care |
Discounted care
Patients up to 600% 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 | $95,760/yr | discounted care |
| 2 people | $129,840/yr | discounted care |
| 3 people | $163,920/yr | discounted care |
| 4 people | $198,000/yr | discounted care |
| 5 people | $232,080/yr | discounted care |
| 6 people | $266,160/yr | discounted care |
| 7 people | $300,240/yr | discounted care |
| 8 people | $334,320/yr | discounted care |
What you'll need to apply
- Proof of income via recent pay stubs (within a six-month period before or after first billed, or when application submitted for pre-service)
- Recent tax returns documenting prior 1-year income
- Documentation of health benefits coverage
How to apply
📞 661.688.7000When you call, say: “I'd like to apply for financial assistance (charity care) for a hospital bill. Can you send me the application and tell me which documents I need?”
Based on this hospital's policy effective 06/05/2026.
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