Scripps Mercy Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care

Do you qualify for FREE care?

Scripps Mercy Hospital provides free (charity) care to patients at or below 200% 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:

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:

What you'll need to apply

• Proof of income: most recent Federal Tax return OR two most recent pay stubs (employment)
• Self-employment: most recent Federal Tax return including Schedule C if applicable
• Social Security/Retirement: Federal Tax return OR Social Security award letter stating monthly payment
• Disability: Federal Tax return OR award letter stating disability payment
• Unemployment: Federal Tax return OR letter stating monthly award amount
• Complete list of all potential payment sources (health coverage, third-party liability, international/travelers' insurance, other financial support)

How to apply

When 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 11/10/2025.