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Mercy Medical Center - Merced — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Merced, Merced County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Mercy Medical Center - Merced 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?
Mercy Medical Center - Merced provides free (charity) care to patients at or below 250% 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 | $39,900/yr | 100% free care |
| 2 people | $54,100/yr | 100% free care |
| 3 people | $68,300/yr | 100% free care |
| 4 people | $82,500/yr | 100% free care |
| 5 people | $96,700/yr | 100% free care |
| 6 people | $110,900/yr | 100% free care |
| 7 people | $125,100/yr | 100% free care |
| 8 people | $139,300/yr | 100% free care |
Discounted care
Patients up to 500% 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 | $79,800/yr | discounted care |
| 2 people | $108,200/yr | discounted care |
| 3 people | $136,600/yr | discounted care |
| 4 people | $165,000/yr | discounted care |
| 5 people | $193,400/yr | discounted care |
| 6 people | $221,800/yr | discounted care |
| 7 people | $250,200/yr | discounted care |
| 8 people | $278,600/yr | discounted care |
What you'll need to apply
- Bank or checking account statements evidencing available resources
- At least one piece of supporting documentation verifying Family Income (e.g., most recently filed federal income tax return, current Form W-2, current paystubs, or signed letter of support)
How to apply
📞 (209) 564-5105When 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 07/02/2025.
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