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Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc 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?
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc 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 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
- Number of people in family
- Monthly income
- Pay stub or tax records to verify income (may be requested)
How to apply
📞 661-398-1800When 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 01/01/2024.
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