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Colusa Medical Center — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Colusa, Colusa County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Colusa Medical Center 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?
Colusa Medical Center 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
- Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040) for patient and spouse or domestic partner from the year first billed or 12 months prior to first billing
- Three months' pay stubs from within the 6 months before or after first billing (or in preservice when the Application is submitted)
How to apply
Based on this hospital's policy effective 07/02/2025.
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