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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bakersfield — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bakersfield 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?
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bakersfield 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:
| Household size | Yearly income at or below | You likely qualify for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,920/yr | 100% free care |
| 2 people | $43,280/yr | 100% free care |
| 3 people | $54,640/yr | 100% free care |
| 4 people | $66,000/yr | 100% free care |
| 5 people | $77,360/yr | 100% free care |
| 6 people | $88,720/yr | 100% free care |
| 7 people | $100,080/yr | 100% free care |
| 8 people | $111,440/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
- Family size
- Employment information
- Income
- Outstanding financial obligations
- Supporting documents such as recent tax returns or pay stubs
How to apply
📞 661.323.5500When 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 04/13/2026.
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