Hospital financial assistance at Chinese Hospital
Chinese Hospital in San Francisco, California is a licensed California hospital, so Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405 governs what it can charge patients who cannot afford the bill.
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What we know about this hospital
- Hospital
- Chinese Hospital
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 677-2480
All licensed hospitals in California
These are the statutory minimums that apply to Chinese Hospital. The hospital's own written policy can be more generous, never less.
Up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level
Hospital-specific policy applies
Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405
Common questions
Does Chinese Hospital offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. Chinese Hospital in San Francisco, California is covered by Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405, which requires licensed California hospitals to reduce or write off bills for patients below set income levels. You can reach the hospital on (415) 677-2480.
How do I apply for financial assistance at Chinese Hospital?
Ask Chinese Hospital's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on (415) 677-2480, and put your request in writing. Run the free Brightbill check first so you know which income band Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405 puts you in before you call.
Is the check for Chinese Hospital bills free?
Yes. The eligibility check is free and anonymous — no account, no sign-in, and no name, hospital records, bill number or contact details. The optional $19 Action Kit adds a saved result, checklist, call script, drafted letter and the state regulator's contact details.
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Legal basis: Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405 — requires licensed California hospitals to offer charity care and discount payment to eligible patients.
This is an estimate, not legal advice. Each hospital's financial assistance office makes the final decision. Terms.