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Pih Health Downey Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Downey, Los Angeles County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Pih Health Downey 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?
Pih Health Downey Hospital provides free (charity) care to patients at or below 100% 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 | $15,960/yr | 100% free care |
| 2 people | $21,640/yr | 100% free care |
| 3 people | $27,320/yr | 100% free care |
| 4 people | $33,000/yr | 100% free care |
| 5 people | $38,680/yr | 100% free care |
| 6 people | $44,360/yr | 100% free care |
| 7 people | $50,040/yr | 100% free care |
| 8 people | $55,720/yr | 100% free care |
Discounted care
Patients up to 400% 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 | $63,840/yr | discounted care |
| 2 people | $86,560/yr | discounted care |
| 3 people | $109,280/yr | discounted care |
| 4 people | $132,000/yr | discounted care |
| 5 people | $154,720/yr | discounted care |
| 6 people | $177,440/yr | discounted care |
| 7 people | $200,160/yr | discounted care |
| 8 people | $222,880/yr | discounted care |
What you'll need to apply
- Recent pay stubs (paychecks, General Relief, Social Security, pension, unemployment or disability check stubs)
- Tax returns
- Signed charity form or Consent of Admissions (to allow credit report access)
How to apply
Based on this hospital's policy effective 07/10/2026.
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