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Imperial Valley Health - El Centro Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
El Centro, Imperial County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Imperial Valley Health - El Centro 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?
Imperial Valley Health - El Centro 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 or income tax returns for the year prior to date of admission/service
- For Charity Care alternatively: IRS Form W-2
- Social Security income (IRS Form SSA-1099)
- Wage and Earnings Statement
- Workers' Compensation or unemployment compensation determination letters
- Other indicators of income
How to apply
Based on this hospital's policy effective 09/02/2025.
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