Hospital financial assistance at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, 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
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- City
- San Jose, CA
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (408) 885-5000
All licensed hospitals in California
These are the statutory minimums that apply to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. 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 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, 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 (408) 885-5000.
How do I apply for financial assistance at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center?
Ask Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on (408) 885-5000, 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 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center 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.
Other California hospitals
Takes about two minutes.
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.