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College Hospital Costa Mesa — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), College Hospital Costa Mesa 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?
College Hospital Costa Mesa 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 450% 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 | $71,820/yr | discounted care |
| 2 people | $97,380/yr | discounted care |
| 3 people | $122,940/yr | discounted care |
| 4 people | $148,500/yr | discounted care |
| 5 people | $174,060/yr | discounted care |
| 6 people | $199,620/yr | discounted care |
| 7 people | $225,180/yr | discounted care |
| 8 people | $250,740/yr | discounted care |
What you'll need to apply
- Signed declaration by patient or patient's family
- Proof of income / income verification (paycheck stubs, recent tax returns, and/or W-2 forms)
- Family size information
- Credit report/credit check based on Social Security Number where necessary
How to apply
Based on this hospital's policy effective 04/30/2026.
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