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Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Martin Luther King, Jr. 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?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community 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 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
- Recent pay stubs or income tax returns (income documentation limited to these)
- Optional/alternative evidence: Credit Bureau Reports (or lack thereof)
- Bank statements showing payroll deposits
- Declarations
- Verbal attestations
- Any other documents substantiating need
How to apply
📞 1-800-348-9439 (toll-free); (424) 338-8300When 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 03/13/2026.
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