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John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek Campus — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek Campus 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?
John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek Campus 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
- Completed Patient Financial Assistance Application
- Documentation of income (income tax returns, or recent pay stubs within a 6-month period before or after first billing / at application for pre-service)
- For insured/underinsured: evidence of out-of-pocket medical expenditures from all sources in prior 12 months
- Information on Health Savings Account (HSA) funds available
- Documentation of all health benefits coverage
How to apply
Based on this hospital's policy effective 06/16/2026.
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