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Watsonville Community Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, CA
Under California law (the Hospital Fair Pricing Act), Watsonville Community 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?
Watsonville Community Hospital provides free (charity) care to patients at or below 250% 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 | $39,900/yr | 100% free care |
| 2 people | $54,100/yr | 100% free care |
| 3 people | $68,300/yr | 100% free care |
| 4 people | $82,500/yr | 100% free care |
| 5 people | $96,700/yr | 100% free care |
| 6 people | $110,900/yr | 100% free care |
| 7 people | $125,100/yr | 100% free care |
| 8 people | $139,300/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 (within 6 months before or after first bill)
- Recent income tax return (year of billing or 12 months prior)
- Signed affidavit of income status if neither pay stubs nor tax return available
How to apply
Based on this hospital's policy effective 09/09/2025.
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