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Providence St. Joseph Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Eureka, Humboldt County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Providence St. Joseph 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?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital provides free (charity) care to patients at or below 300% 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 | $47,880/yr | 100% free care |
| 2 people | $64,920/yr | 100% free care |
| 3 people | $81,960/yr | 100% free care |
| 4 people | $99,000/yr | 100% free care |
| 5 people | $116,040/yr | 100% free care |
| 6 people | $133,080/yr | 100% free care |
| 7 people | $150,120/yr | 100% free care |
| 8 people | $167,160/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 or income tax returns (income documentation limited to these; other forms may be accepted but not required)
- Asset information (only for Medicare beneficiaries who do not also have Medicaid, per CMS Medicare cost reporting)
How to apply
📞 1-866-747-2455When 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 03/26/2025.
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